Pikeslammer
Cadet
- Joined
- Aug 24, 2002
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- 9
I have a mid 70's Mercury 65 hp and a 80 hp outboard. The tilt/trim bracket on the 80 hp broke at the tube in which the steering connects. It literally broke in half seperating in the middle of the tube, and leaving the the motor held to the transom by the shocks and steering. I have never seen this happen before. I have decided to use the complete tilt/trim bracket from the 65 hp. My mercury book is very detailed but does not offer the directions for removing this bracket. I have pulled the bolts at the lower pivot point and unhooked the rod just above them. My problem for which I am looking for a solution is this: How to remove the 2 bolts at the top pivot point? And is there anything else which must be removed before I can get it off? I would like to hit the water this weekend so any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.