Replace Trim Motor

[jwes]

The housing on the trim motor on my 1996 200 hp Evinrude is badly rusted & it's just a matter of time before the trim motor fails. I want to go ahead and replace it. How difficult is it to replace the trim motor on this engine. I can handle the mechanical work. I just need to know the correct procedure.

 

[alangf]

Re: Replace Trim Motor

I hope you have better luck with your Evinrude than I had with my Yamahas. I was told the motor housing was only available as an assembly consisting of the whole tilt/trim mechanism to the tune of about $1500. I ended up cleaning the heavy scale and sealing the housings with fiberglass resin. That was two years ago-- so far, so good. Good luck!

 

[Fl_Richard]

Re: Replace Trim Motor

I have 1995 150's its a pretty simple process. Tilt engine al the way up and brace it in that position. Remove the "C" clips from the lower trim pin and the upper trim pins. Remove the pins. This may take some effort it they have never been removed. MAKE SURE YOU DONT MUSHROOM THE ENDS BY BEATING ON THEM. You need to get the pins out so you will have access to all four screws on the trim motor. Once they are out the trim assembly will practically fall out. Dont drop it.

Once the pins are out or at least loose, unplug the harness from inside the engine cowling. Pull the wires through the braded looms and finally through the grommet in the midsection. The wires will be routed between the trim sender and the midscetion, remove some little parts to get the wires free. (This is easy). Remove the screws lift the pump motor off the trim assembly. There is an oring and a little flat adapter that adapts the motor shaft to the pump. Wipe off the pump mating surface of any loose debris from removing the motor. It should be pretty clean in there.

If your careful you wont leak any fluid. Re-assemble in the opposite way.

If the pivot pins arnt locked in this can be done is an hour or two. If there corroded in place it can take days to get them out.... Use a brass drift and a three pound sledge. Once they start moving it gets easier. Others have used heat from a torch. I havent been down that road.

Good luck!!!

Richard