Date: Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:19:26 -0500
I apologize if this has already been addressed. I haven't been reading the strings preceding this. This one caught my attention, though, because I have the "milkshake" mixture every spring. I couple of years ago, I took the three bolts off and replaced the gasket. Since then, I've simply been draining and flushing the best I could by forcing in the Type C -- very messy and not that effective. Are you saying you could replace the Type C lubricant with grease? If so, how do you get a good pack without a zerk fitting? I replaced the tilt motor a few years ago. Part monkey is an understatement. I don't want to do that again.
Gregory
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Lee Shuster wrote:
I'd start with getting a half dozen clutch cover gasgets. At a couple bucks a piece. Then I'd start pulling the clutch cover a couple of times during the boating season and checking for water getting in there. If cleaning out the "milkshake" mixture of oil/water and repacking with water-resistant marine trailer bearing grease doesn't fix it, you'll probablbly need to rebuild the clutch pack and install new seals.Pulling that tilt motor requires being part monkey, and is not a fun job.
From: omc-boats-bounces@... [mailto:omc-boats-bounces@...] On Behalf Of dan
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 10:07 PM
To: Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's
Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] More tilt clutch ideas
Lee... every spring before i put this boat into the water......... i have to pull the @...#@...#@...## tilt motor out ... then clean it and hope to hell i can get it back in in one piece...and have it work.... ok.... leaks or what ?? suggestions..... Dan..----- Original Message -----From: Lee ShusterSent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 1:41 PMSubject: [OMC-Boats] More tilt clutch ideas
Hi gang,I just ran my tilt guide past my local OMC stringer expert. He wasn't too keen on the grease fitting idea, but he has heard of it being done. He thinks just staying on top of it with frequent checks and refills is better. He did have a slightly different suggestion:1) remove and rotate the clutch cover 90 degrees counter clockwise. 2) Reinstall with new gasket (shim).This positions the filler hole at 12 noon rather than 3:00 o'clock and allows more lubricant to fill the clutch pack cavity.So do the modification ideas at your own peril (I know a lot of people swear by it). My boat has the OM retainer kit installed, but I haven't performed the other mods. I also haven't experienced any tilt motor failures or clutch pack leakage.But I have replaced one tilt solenoid/relay.lee
I had the same issue, so I ended up replacing the axel with leaf springs. Now I have 15" rims and tires which handle better on the roads. I still need to put fenders on but am a little concerned about the clearance I will have, it looks pretty tight when hauling the boat out of the water. Anyone on the list put 15" tires and fenders on one of these trailers yet?
From: omc-boats-bounces@... [mailto:omc-boats-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Jeff LaCoste
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 11:00 AM
To: Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's
Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] 6.90-9 Evenrude trailer tires
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On Jun 2, 2009, at 4:05 PM, Ethan Brodsky wrote:
On Tue, 2 Jun 2009, Wayne wrote:I am having trouble finding these tires. I tried Fleetfarm and NorthernTool. They both have to special order them. Northern Tool listed it asan airport utility tire and was $110.31 (tire only). I have wheels but Iexpect it would be cheaper to buy the tires already mounted on wheels.Anyone know the best place to buy these?
I went to a local tire place and bought two used trailer tires on largerrims for $50 each. I don't remember the dimensions, but they had the same5x4.5 bolt pattern needed for the disc-brake hubs. The center hole wasslightly too small to fit over the bearings, but five minutes with a diegrinder fixed that. I'm guessing the price was a fluke - later when Iwanted to get a third for a spare, I ended up paying $100 for a new one.The trailer handles significantly better on these tires - way less rockingand bouncing, but that may have been because I was afraid to pump the6.9x9s to their rated pressure (85-100 psi, I think?) and was alwaysrunning them underinflated. The one big disadvantage is that the fendersdon't fit anymore. I've been meaning to modify the brackets to make themfit, but haven't gotten around to it (for several years now).
Ethan
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