Hydraulic trim Bolts/ body rubbing

[Mike02ultra]

Bravo 1 x—-My hydraulic trim body is rubbing on my bell ring. Im the 2nd owner and I was just pulling off the hydraulic trim to rebuild and noticed it rubbing the bolts and body On the bell ring

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... If that's a continuity strap in the picture, it looks loose,.....

Tighten the screw, 'n it should quit rubbin',.....

 

[alldodge]

Agree continuity strap, but someone has replaced the pan head phillips screw for a hex head bolt, that's why its rubbing. Post a pic a bit further away so we can see where it actually is

 

[Mike02ultra]

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[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Same answer,..... Change the screws to smaller heads,.....

 

[alldodge]

I'll take that back, those should be hex head 1/4-20 item 12

https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/...0981/10269/150

I think you have some wear which is allowing it come closer. Could add another washer to increase the gap. Could also be your bushings are worn, and your not cranking the bolt down real hard on install?

 

[Bt Doctur]

there should be a snapring on the shaft preventing removal of the shaft

 

[Bt Doctur]