1973? JOHNSON 85hp (85esl73m Tilt Ram

[glyndower]

Hello All!<br />I recently had the above attached to a old Cobia fall into my lap. The ram for the tilt seems to be bent (the actual rod for the ram) I assume its not supposed to be that way : ) so two questions come to mind:<br />1. How is removal accomplished?<br />2. Where can I find a replacment?<br /><br />FYI the engine runs FANTASTIC, I was compltly surprised by how smooth and responsive it was. I expected a true dog to be honest given it's age. But I must say that I was pleasantly surprised!

 

[glyndower]

Re: 1973? JOHNSON 85hp (85esl73m Tilt Ram

Hmmmm....does the lack of response mean I m screwed on this issue?

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: 1973? JOHNSON 85hp (85esl73m Tilt Ram

The easy way out would be to find a used replacement. We are not to offer item's for sale on this board, but I have one lying around that I have stumbled over long enough.

 

[glyndower]

Re: 1973? JOHNSON 85hp (85esl73m Tilt Ram

Awesome! How do I contact you off list, please?

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: 1973? JOHNSON 85hp (85esl73m Tilt Ram

You can E-mail me at robertvj@netins.net

 

[glyndower]

Re: 1973? JOHNSON 85hp (85esl73m Tilt Ram

Hiya Robert. I tried sending you email a t the address you gave but I didnt get any response. Did I get the email right?

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: 1973? JOHNSON 85hp (85esl73m Tilt Ram

The address is correct, no message came through

 

[glyndower]

Re: 1973? JOHNSON 85hp (85esl73m Tilt Ram

Hmmm...ok.lets try this chris@glyndower.com

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: 1973? JOHNSON 85hp (85esl73m Tilt Ram

Chris: check your mail, I think the problem is at my end. I found your message, but now I can't send out.

 

[glyndower]

Re: 1973? JOHNSON 85hp (85esl73m Tilt Ram

I got it! I replyed to it....with a yup! thats sounds good to me!

 

[glyndower]

Re: 1973? JOHNSON 85hp (85esl73m Tilt Ram

Does anyone have any experience with replacing one of these rams? I have managed to remove the lower pin,with not too much of a hassle, but the upper pin has me stumped at this point. The upper pin can only be removed by being pushed out from the inside, but due to 30 years worth of corrosion, its pretty content to stay right where it is. It is very difficult to get a drift pin on it given its location, to tap it out.

 

[boatinut]

Re: 1973? JOHNSON 85hp (85esl73m Tilt Ram

Originally posted by glyndower:<br /> Hello All!<br />I recently had the above attached to a old Cobia fall into my lap. The ram for the tilt seems to be bent (the actual rod for the ram) I assume its not supposed to be that way : ) so two questions come to mind:<br />1. How is removal accomplished?<br />2. Where can I find a replacment?<br /><br />FYI the engine runs FANTASTIC, I was compltly surprised by how smooth and responsive it was. I expected a true dog to be honest given it's age. But I must say that I was pleasantly surprised!

 

[glyndower]

Re: 1973? JOHNSON 85hp (85esl73m Tilt Ram

Hi Boatinut : )<br /><br />Um....was there supposed to be a post here?<br /><br />Btw, I did manage to get the old ram out....just a bit of perservance and a BFH and after about two hours, its on the bench!