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  1. tg3690

    Tilt Cylinders Leaking

    "Secondly mine is the dual tilt cylinders with dampening." If you have the factory installed T&T there is only one hydraulic tilt cylinder, on the right(starboard). The one on the left(port) is a shock absorber only. The engine just needs to be tilted up fully to get to the parts to work on...
  2. tg3690

    Tilt Cylinders Leaking

    " I dont own an outboard stand and from what I can tell there is no upright locking bar on the engine mount.. thing weighs so much. Not sure how to get it off and back on safely." Not sure I read this right....are you saying you want to remove the engine from the boat?
  3. tg3690

    Tilt Cylinders Leaking

    If this is a saltwater engine, getting the thru bolts off could be a problem, due to corrosion. Mine moved freely as it has never been in the salt.
  4. tg3690

    Tilt Cylinders Leaking

    There were some cheaper tools on ebay but wasn't sure if they had the right sized pins to fit the tilt cap....is easy to round out those little holes if the pins don't fit right....as far as safely holding the engine up while working, mine had the tilt lock so it was easy. I can think of...
  5. tg3690

    Tilt Cylinders Leaking

    I use Franz Marine for parts.....I bought a universal trim cap removal tool from Offshore Marine....worked perfectly but kind of pricey at $89.99.....the only one I could find that said it was specifically for Chrysler/Force....
  6. tg3690

    Tilt Cylinders Leaking

    Check out the sticky thread at the top of this forum called Force and Chrysler FAQ.....click on it, then look at the bottom 2 threads.....lot of info about the T&T system.....how to test and troubleshoot it.....you will need a pin wrench or spanner to get the trim cap off/back on without...
  7. tg3690

    stick steering

    They are supposed to be a Tracker boat authorized service center.....their website says they can order parts for all of their boats.....is yours an older boat, wher/when did you buy it?
  8. tg3690

    Roughneck 1860 Tunnel Jet

    Anybody running one of these rigs? Any info or feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.
  9. tg3690

    Random

    There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman.......neither works. ---Will Rogers---
  10. tg3690

    Outboard Jet Drive

    With a proper tunnel-hull setup.....NOTHING should be below the hull while underway, with the jackplate set correctly....as I understand it.
  11. tg3690

    Just 3 Words

    Amen to that
  12. tg3690

    Outboard Jet Drive

    That's it dwco.....a picture is worth a thousand words, as they say.....was not sure if my description was adequate or not....thanks!
  13. tg3690

    1982 15HP Johnson

    Thanks, kbait....took a look, lots of good info there. (y)
  14. tg3690

    Outboard Jet Drive

    I am no expert on this subject Sea Rider.....but it is my understanding that the tunnel hull creates a column of water for the jet drive to operate in while underway....allowing the intake and large round bulb to be above the bottom of the hull while staying fully submerged and supplying thrust...
  15. tg3690

    Outboard Jet Drive

    I understand totally what you are saying Sea Rider....my intent was not to simply slap a jet onto my existing fiberglass fishing boat. Rather, I would be getting an all aluminum boat with built in tunnel hull, taller transom height, and hydraulic jack plate for the engine......a rig designed...
  16. tg3690

    2020 Ranger towing?

    "but also because my girlfriend told me I couldn't..." got the ok from her to obtain a reasonably priced truck.." If I do something it has to be within the time that she has agreed to" Come on, Man!! LOL
  17. tg3690

    Just 3 Words

    Drive to lake Launch the boat Remember the plug! Wide open throttle! Catch some fish Return to ramp Drive back home
  18. tg3690

    Outboard Jet Drive

    "Plus it will get you places you would want to fish but would pass on with a prop final drive." Exactly what I'm talkin about.....thanks dwco for the input. (y)
  19. tg3690

    Outboard Jet Drive

    That's what this is all about, shallow water ability....and not breaking off a lower unit or destroying a prop. Definitely a trade off for sure, with the loss of HP for the jet drive, loss of steering control if engine stops, and loosing the "grip" that props have. Thanks F.I.D.S. for the reply.
  20. tg3690

    1982 15HP Johnson

    "Good enough for government work" is a common phrase here that basically means "close enough" or "not exact but will work"....a phrase used in jest to make fun of government inefficiency and sloppiness. I guess in Canada it doesn't have the same meaning, lol. Thanks for the reply!
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