Boat Repair

ocala

Specifically the trim/Tilt unit. Has anyone changed one of these out. This is on a 60 Johnson. Everything is unhooked except the bottom pin that supports the unit. Have tried penetratingly oil and heating it up but it won't budge. The top pin came out no problem. Really don't want to take it to a shop but I have been pounding all day and it won't move. 
Just wondering if anyone has had this issue.    

Alex from GA

Have you tried heating with a propane torch?

capt louie

Alex from GA said:

Have you tried heating with a propane torch?

Said he heated it. ?

Alex from GA

Missed that.  I'm old.

ocala

I did have to take it into the shop unfortunately. Haven't heard back yet but they said they were busy. It's a 1990 and that TT has never been off the boat. Add in the last 14 years in saltwater and I think you know why it's stuck. I have to say I am impressed with its longevity. 32 years that pump worked and I never had to add hydraulic fluid.  

capt louie

Yeah , I have a prop that will have to have the hub melted to get it off. I understand.

ocala

Boat is still in the shop 😔
Problem is that pin is in a aluminum housing and the pin itself is steel. I guess aluminum can crack if heated too much.
This is killing me not to be out there.