96 fasttrack trim tilt seals

[jatr24]

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hi all was wondering how hard it would be to replace a center seal on the fasttrack on my own. looks simple block engine up knock pin out unscrew seal cap and replace with new lol
It is leaking a very very small about of oil
new seal cost $ 129
have a quote to replace side seals x2 and center seal for 1000 bucks
the two side seals are fine and cost 175 ech
plus O ring kit 70 bucks
looking to change only the center seal cap and piston O ring
is it ok
to remove eye/ rod without punching out the top pin that the eye hooks to and how much fluid will spray out

thanks for any help input on this
im putting boat in the water wensday night and I have a trailor so I can pull later in the season when parts come in if you think I can change it
thank you

 

[jakedaawg]

k. lets start with a model number

 

[Chris1956]

Gee, On my '98 Johnny, I had a leak on the center tilt ram. I bought a $70 seal kit, removed the PTT unit, unscrewed the cap of the tilt ram and replaced the oring seal and wiper. Not real hard. The only issue was getting the wires out of the Deustch connector, so I could put the PTT unit on the bench.

The PTT mounting pins have keepers that need to be removed. There are also plastic bushing which will fall out.
Best of Luck

 

[jatr24]

j200txedr with fast track unit