Add tilt/trim to 1978 Mercury 500 Thunderbolt 50HP 4967035

[lgaytan]

Hi, my outboard does not have a Tilt/trim is it possible to add one to it? If it is possible does anyone can lead me to the right part number o what to look at?

Thank you

 

[Chris1956]

The crowleymarine web site should have the part numbers for the PTT system. I expect you will need two PTT brackets that hold the top of the cylinder, a pump/reservoir that mounts in the boat and 4 hydraulic hoses to power the PTT cylinders. The electronics are pretty easy to wire up from standard components.

The OEM PTT setup was cumbersome, and it will likely be hard to find. You might check on an aftermarket PTT system, like CMC.

 

[rolmops]

An alternative would be buying an outboard bracket that has tilt&trim.
Just install it on your transom, and attach your outboard. no need to fiddle around with hydraulic oil pump, just attach it to a 12 volt source and you're done

 

[Chris1956]

Gee, I do not know what an "Outboard bracket with tilt and trim", is.

I think he would need a midsection compatible with the powerhead mounting bolts, with a transom bracket with an integrated PTT unit. I have heard that those exist, I do not know which models and years would bolt to his powerhead.

 

[lgaytan]

Actually this is a very small boat, and has run for ever with out the tilt trim, I don't see issues in getting into plane or things like that, the only reason I want one is in shallow water to avoid hitting rocks, I have seen some outboard brackets on YT that can raise the outboard, maybe that is a good solution.

 

[rolmops]

Gee, I do not know what an "Outboard bracket with tilt and trim", is.

I think he would need a midsection compatible with the powerhead mounting bolts, with a transom bracket with an integrated PTT unit. I have heard that those exist, I do not know which models and years would bolt to his powerhead.

It is an outboard bracket that is attached to the transom just like the ones that are used for kickers, but this is also available with a tilt&trim setup

 

[Chris1956]

Gee, like the CMC brand unit?