Outboard trim tilt motor replacement

In this video I show how to replace the the electric motor on an outboard trim tilt.
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[@jonosawers6432]

Stu, please don’t be afraid at saying it is a commercial decision to run shorter commercial videos. You bloody deserve to make some good money from this! Very helpful and interesting to watch. Thanks again

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, but interestingly these videos actually make less money. Longer project videos appeal to a lot more people but I really want to make the website as complete as possible before moving on to another project.

[@ionracer24]

@@DangarMarine I know i love the longer project vids. Thats mainly what i watch on utube. that or will it start vids

[@valereoddoux3642]

Once again Stu to the rescue… Got my new tilt motor in (over the water no choice) only thing is, now when I get to the full tilt up it goes back down…I can stop it midway or just before full and it will stay up…. Any tricks or did I miss something? Cheers

[@DeeplyDisturbing92]

Is it just me who go to this guy whenever I have an issue with my outboard pretty much no matter what it is? In fact I come here whitout any issues whatsoever, these videos are just so relaxing to watch!

[@motorv8N]

“Best day ever!”……said no worm dropped in a bird pen ever- lol. Seriously tho, great vid Stu - and love the idea of your redesigned web catalog. That’s going to be hugely useful.

[@BenMitro]

Brilliant Stu, a really worthwhile contribution to boaties mate.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Benny.

[@billsrq1788]

Good morning from hurricane ravaged Sarasota Florida

[@DangarMarine]

Hi Bill, hope you are okay over there. Have been watching on the news. Such terrible damage and loss of life. Very sad. My thoughts are with you all.

[@auskearney]

Hope you’re doing well

[@neilgourlay7538]

Hi Stu, thanks very much for all of your hard word on the videos and the new website, it looks great. I can see myself using it a lot doing maintenance and keeping my old Honda outboard going. A picture is worth a thousand words.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Neil, I hope you find it useful. :)

[@retiredfederalie178]

I like these “how to” type vids. I started watching your channel a few years ago when I was working on an older outboard that was having some electrical issues. I liked your approach and even bought parts from your sponsor! My boats live in similar brackish/salty water.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad you've been enjoying the outboard vids and thanks for using MarineEngine.com!

[@iantyler4045]

With an older outboard you really need a bit of DIY knowledge. Your video's are an invaluable source and greatly appreciated. I whish when I had an old blue band mercury years ago that I had these tutorials. I did it the hard way back then.

[@alithewelt]

Great video Stu. As stated by others, you're doing us all a favour by making these short form solution videos. Carry on with your content, which so many of us love!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks, will do!

[@Wavezone304]

Ive been though 3 boats now with your help. Starting with a 200 dollar fixer up with no kids to a nice bow rider and 3 kids this summer thanks to you. Would have never been able to afford it and enjoy it with my youngins without your tutorials and the trade up/red paperclip method. Thanks for giving me the answers i needed and allowing me to sleep at night 😂

[@wildwestcoast8095]

Your going to help a lot of people save money by fixing there own stuff thank you for the hard work of getting it out there.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I certainly hope so!

[@stickhillfarm]

Your content over the years has been extremely valuable to many. Whatever you decide I will keep watching

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@mikenco]

Great vid. I spent this evening removing the lift solenoid from a Suzuki DF50a. Now I am suspecting it might be the motor. It started by refusing to lower. Now it just clicks and doesn't do either. Subscribed.

[@scottbeattie6645]

Stu all the content is amazing. Be it life on the river, outboards, Renko or salvage. Really appreciate the effort going into the website. I’ve learnt so much already and looking to fix more. Thanks so much

[@DangarMarine]

Much appreciated Scott!

[@davesboatingfishinggaming]

Informative video, thanks. With a bit of help I had the tilt trim motor and most of the seals done in the unit. I went cheap aftermarket motor as I could not justify $600 for genuine. Each time I bring the boat home, I hose around the tilt unit and then give it a good soak of wd40. I've been running it fairly regularly and after near a year, it still works 👍

[@DangarMarine]

For sure, a bit of maintenance goes a long way. One of the great luxuries of having a boat live on a trailer!

[@rollingrecords9019]

I learned everything from you 🇺🇸 thank you for all your hard work mate 🍻

[@romandark1775]

Thank you for the videos Really enjoying them a lot I used to launch at the Ramp at Brooklyn Love your videos a lot Missing Home a lot Living overseas since CV19

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks for watching!

[@Colt3854]

Great series Stu. Very educational.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Frank!

[@davidmedley9652]

All your videos are very entertaining and educational.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks David!

[@zmanfishing3361]

Thanks for another great vid. Your office is awesome. Beautiful back drop.

[@xXBocephusXx]

I like the sound of the ideas for the new videos and website. Sounds informative and entertaining. Keep up the great work Stu!

[@vindivergilio3482]

Excellent and informative video as usual. I love watching these simple jobs. Speaking of 'simple jobs', how about a short video on rewinding/replacing the pull start rope on an outboard? Reason I ask is about a week ago, a friend asked me to help replace the cord on a small 9.9hp motor and holy crap, what a mess. When he originally took it apart, he took to many parts off and ended up having that pesky 5 or so foot long razor sharp coil spring pop out and unwind on him while under almost full tension. He ended up getting a few stitches, 6 total, on the side of his right index finger and hand because of it. That's why he needed help. I figure it would not only help on marine engines, but other pull cord started engines like lawn mowers as well. Anyway, thank you again and we shall see you in the next video.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Vin, glad you enjoyed the vid. There is my video on rewinding a pull start kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqXOYpiojsqUh5o

[@jansmit4628]

Tying the cable conduit down can lead to water getting into the bottom bend, leaving the cables in (salty) water. Maybe a water drain hole at the lowest spot could solve that.

[@DangarMarine]

True, good point, worth a drain hole.

[@gordonpeden6234]

Thanks for this one Stu. Truly a "word in season" I've got a Yamaha 80hp O/B and have been looking at the rusty Tilt/trim motor and thinking: "It's all too much." You've removed the mystery, and fear, I now know the why the wherefore And the how. Mucho appriciato!

[@samwestoby140]

I like the new floor mat for your videos

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Sam!

[@Kurtdog63]

I like "Stu-it-yourself" videos. Daffy is gonna have a belly ache after the worm feast. I remember when I was in the military and spent time in Honduras about 40 years ago. One of the local families would keep a large wadded up piece of plastic in the corner of their dirt floor hut. Each morning, a member of the family would pick up the large piece of plastic and carry it outside. The chickens would gather around. As the family member unraveled the folded up plastic, all kinds of roaches and other bugs would fall out of it onto the ground and the chickens would scramble (whoever eats the fastest, gets the mostest?) for the bugs all scattering and running for their lives. Kind of a primitive bug trap turned chicken feeder. Resourceful people.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad you liked the vid. :) Clever idea keeping the folding up plastic, it certainly does become a hiding place for the creepy crawlies.

[@timsprandelg5]

After seeing the Carlton Draft Big Ad, I will have to travel to Australia to enjoy one., but a Coopers??

[@scharftalicous]

I'm looking forward to seeing the videos. Loving the latest video making efforts.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@MacPoop]

Glad you pointed out how easy it is to crack the flange - I can't count the number of intake manifolds I've had to replace on Honda motorcycles & various Japanese outboard parts that have those (much better than a gasket) o-rings where people just cranked them all the way down until something went snap

[@octaviofuentes7781]

Is always good to know how to do this kind of thing, my tracker boat has an outboard and you never know when you going to need to do this ..thanks mate for sharing

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome!

[@flipper2473]

Hello, after watching many of your videos, I feel you are the best teacher of repair I have ever seen. Question I have is, I have a 2023 Mercury 200 HP that gives a tick, tick ,tick sound after releasing trim button, only when motor was trimmed down from about 80 percent to 90 percent full trim down. Any ideas would be appreciated and keep me from excruciating trip to the dealership. Thanks

[@martinworrall5888]

Love the new format Stu and love the new beach bum look 👍

[@bobuncle8704]

Great stuff Stu. Those fun videos sure sound interesting

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Bob, I'm really looking forward to starting that project next week.

[@garyphippard2722]

Hello from England. I always end up watching your videos over all the others for these outboard repairs coz you cover everything. In this one you have given me what I was thinking about.... using sealant for the flange on my Yamaha F60 motor replacement. I waded though several rubbish videos from Yanks that re-fitted motors but copmpletely skipped the actual fitting bit... honestly! Cheers mate 🙂

[@fifocrew3040]

G day Stu I enjoy all of your videos, I am enjoying going back to the roots of your channel. 👍

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the outboard vids. :)

[@pduderocker]

Stu - the website is a great idea! I will be sharing it with everyone I know. Keep up the exemplary work. Also looking forward to the entertainment stuff!

[@DangarMarine]

Awesome, thank you!

[@penstar]

Looking forward to all of these new projects :)

[@DangarMarine]

Me too!

[@colinmead8996]

We DEFINITELY will enjoy them 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👏🏻🤙🏻

[@1luxuryliner440]

This is why I love this channel

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Great to see this one Stu, good outboard fix

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Tim!

[@jacksonvinci2912]

love your work mate keep it up

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Jackson!

[@Mister006]

Excellent approach to creating a well-rounded and informative website! If you decide to make a 2nd channel, let us know!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks, will do!

[@russwilkerson2741]

Thanks STU. I know I’m gonna need this info sooner or later. Got a 85 120 Evinrude. Has trim /tilt

[@DangarMarine]

Yep, they don't last forever that's for sure.

[@bobjoncas2814]

lookin' good, nice job, keep well...

[@MaxTennant]

Great initiatives Stu!

[@soggybottom3463]

Great stuff boss, much appreciated, cheers!!!!!

[@dket2571]

Very well presented. Thank you

[@DangarMarine]

You are welcome! Glad you liked it. :)

[@michaelmcelwain2053]

Haven’t seen any new videos lately along this line. Having to watch reruns. Miss them

[@mikeskelly2356]

You can try hanging an old thick comforter behind your camera to dampen the 'ringing echo' caused by too many hard, flat surfaces. It's not terribly noticeable, but the sound should equal the great video quality. I was born on an island, in Brooklyn N.Y. and spent my life by the sea, fixing balky outboards was a way to make pocket money for a teenager. Been retired for ten years now and it's fun watching you do a lot of the work I used to enjoy... 😎

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Mike, I'll give it a try!

[@commander_lard]

If you ever want ideas on the fun educational side ... when you see the big fancy boats with triple or quad outboard motors - how do they get them setup with steering, power all in sync, do they share any common components...if you ever have two similar size/power outboards you could build something similar on a small boat for giggles?

[@DangarMarine]

I would definitely like to do more videos on twin outboard boards. Plenty to talk about with regards to setting them up and driving them.

[@AlisonFort]

Daffy’s lucky day - I’d swear she said thanks!

[@DangarMarine]

It was her lucky day! :)

[@ionracer24]

Short, sweet and to the point, Nice beach! dont think i've ever seen u show it. I really like the mobile mechanic videos ya'll do. Hope to see more of those. They're pretty entertaining and educational with you and adrian workin together on stuff. What ever happened to that car u were fixin up? If you already said, sorry i missed it or forgot lol. Thanks again for sharin!

[@tuffCOOKIEanimations]

keep up the great work stu

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate.

[@BeeSting862]

Poor Daisy - I hope you saved some worms for her!

[@DangarMarine]

She got some! The only way I can feed her worms is to make sure Daffy is full and off somewhere else. :)

[@damodoesall6240]

I'm loving' slicked back Stu

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks!

[@Hahehhwgajshah72726..]

Great video mate

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@smokster0604]

Fantastic always learning from you….

[@DangarMarine]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@stco2426]

Hey Stu. Who do you have dressing the set this week? An item in each of the sail panels in the background is top banana. Maybe the staff member can change these features to match the flavour of the vid each time? The beach looks very inviting in the sun. Another nice set with a little wind effect in post? Good tool choice and while it’s handy to check correct size with the ‘easy’, I agree ‘always start with the difficult fasteners’. That motor is nasty. The tilt hydraulic systems on boats that I’ve worked on are very complicated. The motor is the simple bit. Cool vid. Cool new site. Great work!!

[@colinmead8996]

So good thanks STU 🏆

[@DangarMarine]

My pleasure!

[@pslny]

Stu, looks like you hit the wrong nail!!!! Great videos, keep at it.

[@DangarMarine]

Ah, that was an engine hatch on an inboard boat...

[@o0Hotiron0o]

Thank you Stu ;)

[@DangarMarine]

My pleasure!

[@DavidMoriconiM3inspect]

Like your your new plan

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks David.

[@richardwernst]

If you haven't already actually tossed it, I'd love a video on disassembling the old motor to see just how bad it was, etc. Even if you have to cut it open... :)

[@DangarMarine]

Unfortunately I did bin it. Next time!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Stu you're right, you have to have the proper tools, Jeff in LA USA

[@DangarMarine]

It certainly makes the job easier, and often they aren't expensive ones either.

[@whatsupshittafabraans1926]

I am very glad you feed the chooks ,always brings show to a happy ending

[@DangarMarine]

Glad you enjoy the feeding. :)

[@jandreneethling5664]

Haha Autoplay text just introduced you as “Dan Gastro” 😂😂

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, that and Dan Garcia are probably the two most common transcriptions.

[@tacticalrabbit308]

I remember someone had a video on the really old Evinrude outboard motors with the two fuel hose gas tanks a return line and supply line and they converted it to the more modern single line and put a pump in it was that you?

[@DangarMarine]

No, that wasn't me.

[@MrSupermugen]

The most common issue i have to keep fixing on friends boats is the Trim always keeps falling.. Do a video on that please :)

[@DangarMarine]

This video covers some other things that can go wrong kzbin.info/www/bejne/raC5hWeZr9Bpl9E

[@slavoljubdjordjevic8097]

You are genius....

[@reudagerashby196]

the bro said the forbidden words "Its gone pretty smoothly"... you know if you know... go to torque the last one down and it does the thing.

[@jimh.5286]

At the very beginning of this instructional video, you stated the necessary tools, the allen key and beer, but you forgot to state the piece of drift wood. Also, regarding the beer, it wasn't clear when it should be used, before the job begins, during the job, or afterwards when I discover that the trim still doesn't work.

[@Jamiehello1]

Thanlks Mate

[@DangarMarine]

Welcome!

[@raeanker3078]

Stu, as for your concern for making some videos more entertaining, may I remind you good sir, you manage to make your two chickens, one with a gimpy leg and authority issues, the other a fully neurotic individual who is scared of her own shadow entertaining. So don’t worry about not being entertaining my good fellow.

[@DaTikiQueen]

Aloha Stu, great videos, thanks for making them. I have to replace the trim motor on a 90hp Yamaha, but the manual release screw is stripped. Do I need to drill it out or is there another way to get the motor up??

[@theessexhunter1305]

Put the sealant and side cutters in the stubby holder lol

[@DangarMarine]

The perfect tool holder!

[@kenmccarthy6039]

Nice!!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Ken.

[@Oo7Hola]

Can you show a video on a Evinrude 50hp 1984 cylinder assy removal of pins.

[@blobbblob]

Nice one Stu. I have a small issue where my yamaha trim/tilt will creep down. Is that going to be a seal or the pump do you think? Hope u doing ok without Adrian to help with the electrics....

[@DangarMarine]

Either cylinder seal or bypass valve.

[@MattKellyFishing]

Do you find buying aftermarket is OK for this kind of stuff? I only ask because I copped the $620 cost of a new tilt motor at a local dealer for the F70 about 3 weeks ago… 😢 Haha hope you’re well Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

Hey Matt. I've found it to be pretty good. A lot of it does come down to not letting water get into it, both will fail pretty fast if that happens. A clean mating flange and a bit of sealant should have an aftermarket one working for many years.

[@xgford94]

OK so the fun projects …Ummmm YES!!!🎉

[@christiandawkins951]

I have a 25 hp johnson motor and want to put electric trim on it. Do you have any videos for that?

[@osbornebay944]

Hi stu, sorry to bother you for a off topic question: how long a well pickled outboard to soak in fresh water? Motor is not seized.

[@leebatt7964]

Do coopers come in both metric and SAE? I like having both in my cooler , ......I mean tool kit.....in case an Aussie wants to come fishing with me.

[@18robsmith]

I have great difficulty in getting a Coopers over here - will any other locally available good drinking ale do as a substitute?

[@DangarMarine]

Absolutely! ;)

[@geoffhall7827]

Hi Stu I have an 90 Etec 06 model. Im finding my engine drops over time after leaving it up.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Dangar Marine 3 hours ago Either cylinder seal or bypass valve.

[@davidhudson5452]

Worms yum

[@DangarMarine]

That's what she said!

[@dav1dsm1th]

🙂

[@gemorgan]

Hey, why does the power trim motor seem to rust out first? I have a Yamaha outboard and it’s starting to get pretty rusty but the rest of the motor is perfect

[@mijgreco3914]

Replacing the anode regularly may help?

[@jaquigreenlees]

If your boat gets exposed to salt water, EVERYTHING will break down sooner or later. The harshest environment is on the seas.

[@DangarMarine]

For sure.

[@BornAgainCynic0086]

Off topic, is there a public jetty at the Island, I would love to have a look around. If there is, where please... stuffed if I can find it.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, there is a public jetty on the north side near the cafe.

[@BornAgainCynic0086]

@@DangarMarine there is a cafe!!!!

[@scharftalicous]

Good on what! Daffy laid 4 eggs!? Surely that was with help from here friends or was it over 4 days?

[@DangarMarine]

They were all hers, we don't check the box that often.

[@TheBuckthat]

Ended up replacing the whole unit on my Mercury 150 blackmax 88 model, was cheaper to buy the whole unit reconditioned, little bit harder as you have to remove the engine clamp bolts.

[@DangarMarine]

You did well finding a whole unit cheaper. People still seem to want crazy money for used trim tilts here, often over $1000.

[@yamahafan7330]

Stu, I would like to know how many hrs is too much for a 2005 Honda 75hp four stroke (with carburetors). I've heard reports of 3000+hrs before rebuild. The engine I have has around 700hrs but has been well maintained. Do you think this engine is worth putting on? Maybe you could do a video on different engines too for other viewers. Thanks mate, you're a scholar and a gentleman. Keep up the good work.

[@DangarMarine]

I would happily install a well-maintained four stroke with 700 hours, still got plenty of life left in it.

[@yamahafan7330]

@@DangarMarine, that's the reassurance that I needed to hear. Thank you so much for the quick reply, you truly are a legend.

[@luciod.7396]

Hello , which size Is It the exagonal Bolt?

[@MrTheBigOx]

Often a ring is a very effective flange sealant

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Stu the warden asked for more chicken content. 🐔 💯💯

[@DangarMarine]

LOL. They should have their own channel, I'm sure it would be more popular! :)

[@ryandrury6102]

I need help badly. I need help replacing the Ram shaft gasket I have a 40hp mercury force 2stroke motor. I need to find a gasket kit for this motor it is a 1995 mercury 40 hp force 2 stroke .

[@cristophervelasquez253]

Mi can do the sean whit a suzukiDT 140 1992

[@wackowacko8931]

Allen keys have a nasty tendency to round over when used on rusty or stuck fasteners. Try using Torx keys instead, they don't round over like Allen keys do, and will usually break loose fairly stuck fasteners.

[@MusicMike939]

more renko,more rescueing boats and stuff. more diving. please.

[@DangarMarine]

Summer is on its way...