tilt tube removal 1996 88SPL apply heat?

[MAW31]

motor: 88 SPL 1996

I am attempting to remove the tilt tube so i can replace the swivel bracket.

the schematic on shop.evinrude.com would have me believe it should slip off once the end nuts are removed.

the thought of adding heat occured to me but before taking that action i wanted to give a shoult out here to see if i'm missing something.



schematic
http://shop2.evinrude.com/Index.aspx?s1=if1qfugehakelia76g3prjs862&catalog_id=0&siteid=1

any insight is much appreciated.
thx

 

[Dhadley]

Re: tilt tube removal 1996 88SPL apply heat?

In theory it should "slip" out. We've always had better luck when we're to the point you are to remove one stern bracket. Sometimes both.

 

[MAW31]

Re: tilt tube removal 1996 88SPL apply heat?

you are very right Dhadley. taking off one side got me the torque i needed to break it loose.

done and done.

thank you.