89 40 hp tilt and trim

[woodduck17]

I just added a used TNT unit to my motor. It goes up and down smoothly but there is a slight popping sound when it goes down. It seems to be coming from inside the TNT motor housing. Is this normal or did I buy a worn out TNT unit?

 

[Mark42]

Re: 89 40 hp tilt and trim

I can't help with your problem, but I have been looking for an affordable used TNT unit myself for a long time. If yo don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the used unit and where did you get it?

 

[mikeyzx2]

Re: 89 40 hp tilt and trim

It sounds like air bubbles. Mine has done that after adding fluid to it. At least I hope it's air bubbles....

 

[woodduck17]

Re: 89 40 hp tilt and trim

I bought it on Ebay---it was less than 400.00 which is less than half that my dealer wanted for a new one.---I'll try bleeding the system and see if that takes care of the problem---Thanks

 

[mikeyzx2]

Re: 89 40 hp tilt and trim

Woody, to be honest if you're gonna drop more than one or two "boat dollars" on a used TNT that you have no idea if it will operate correctly, then you're probably better off looking into the CMC units, which are sold through iboats. They are a little pricey, but they also set the motor back a couple extra inches for better performance. I'm going that route if my TNT decides to fail on me. I have the notorious TNT on my motor, with the cylinders on the outside, and the pump/motor that could only be purchased as a unit, for around 300 bones.

 

[woodduck17]

Re: 89 40 hp tilt and trim

I thought about getting one of those aftermarket units but my steering cable doesn't have enough slack for the 6" set back. Plus, all electrical connections are internal---just like factory installation.

 

[humpbackshooter]

Re: 89 40 hp tilt and trim

will this be the same tnt that would fit a 48hp. my is leaking fluid and has stopped working. is it tough to rebuild.

 

[woodduck17]

Re: 89 40 hp tilt and trim

I think it is the same TNT unit. I have the Evinrude manual and it has a good chapter on working on the unit. Plus, on the Evinrude website there are downloadable diagrams that give a complete breakdown.

 

[humpbackshooter]

Re: 89 40 hp tilt and trim

Woodduck17, thanks for the infro. Although the Evinrude website, I couldn't find any break down on the unit it self. I am still seaching the web for a diagram. I figure that i will have to go to the dealer and get seals and get him to copy me a picture of the unit. thanks.

 

[woodduck17]

Re: 89 40 hp tilt and trim

Try this link http://epc.brp.com/default.aspx?brands=ej&lang=E This will take you to the tnt unit for a 1989 40 hp TE40ELCEC. When you get there click on the "GO" button beside "Evinrude" and follow the links.