Trim tab bolt

[dieselram94]

Is the anode trim tab bolt for alpha one lower unit supposed to be stainless or not? Mine is not stainless and the head is coroded from 3/8 allen now a 10mm allen fits it. everone is closed today and the hardware store that is open only has it in regular allen head bolts not stainless....any thoughts? I will be taking this apart next year again to do the water pump again, should only be used in freshwater. What would you guys do?

 

[Don S]

Re: Trim tab bolt

Yes, it should be stainless. Get the proper bolt tomorrow.

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: Trim tab bolt

Yes get a stainless one. You will thank yourself when that "i will be taking it apart next year" turns into 3. Hey, we've all done it.

 

[dieselram94]

Re: Trim tab bolt

Thanks for confirming it should be stainless, I decided to get the right bolt and cap for the access hole tomorrow......hopefully I can get one around here as it seems most shops around here are not stocking many parts.

 

[dieselram94]

Re: Trim tab bolt

Well I got the lower unit all together tonight, new bolt cap and lower oil seal, I left out the o-ring at the top of the drive shaft as many have suggested. Pressure tested it and all is good, as soon as I get the new bellows, water hose, starter, manifolds and risers and new battery installed I can finally go boating again.......I hope we have a good summer for once.

 

[JustJason]

Re: Trim tab bolt

put a little smear of perfectseal across the threads and it will come out easier next time it needs to come off.