help with 1973 mercruiser 165 out drive

[crazyray]

I am trying to help an friend with an older outdrive the trim limits are bad but not located on pivoits which is what I am used to........can some one help me on the these older models. also if someone could help with an source for this part...show to be part # 56046a1

 

[Don S]

Re: help with 1973 mercruiser 165 out drive

That is the hazards of having real old engines and outdrives. Finding part that are no longer available.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: help with 1973 mercruiser 165 out drive

they were located in the transom housing under the steering shaft pin.with a drive this old your better to just bypass the original system and use caution when trimming

 

[Bondo]

Re: help with 1973 mercruiser 165 out drive

Ayuh,............... That's an Old 1..........<br /><br />An Old Indian trick I learned many moons ago,.......If your Bud is desperate for a trim indicator.......<br /><br />Drill,+ Tap a hole in the extreme rear area of the upperunit, just behind the Hole for removing the zinc...........<br />Screw in an Antenna off a car........<br />It's not a gauge on the dash,.. But it's a pretty good Visual Indicator......Depending on the boat......