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Tilt and trim O ring question
PFSquan	#1  Posted on 09/09/20 - 10:50 AM
Member Posts: 13 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/04/06	On my 2004 Yamaha 90 two-stroke, the O-ring on my tilt ram has swelled and looks like it wants to pop out. The tilt mechanism is still working but I am hoping I can get another month out of it before I pull the boat for the winter. Should I leave it alone, or is there anything (e.g a blob of grease) that I can buld up around the shaft to prevent water from seeping into the cylinder? The O-rings on the trim rams look fine. Any suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks. Peter
biggiefl	#2  Posted on 09/09/20 - 10:54 AM
Member Posts: 890 Comments: 4 Joined: 05/08/06	I would use it and see. Most leak out due to pressure of the fluid, not in. 24 Whalers so far....
PFSquan	#3  Posted on 09/09/20 - 12:57 PM
Member Posts: 13 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/04/06	Thanks, Biggie!
guitarfish	#4  Posted on 09/10/20 - 8:29 AM
Member Posts: 175 Comments: 2 Joined: 04/24/10	Will a rubber sheet an a hose clamp reinforce it temporarily? Can't see what you are talking about so just an offhand thought. 1971 Menemsha 16 and 1978 15' Custom
MG56	#5  Posted on 09/11/20 - 5:00 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 357 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/11/13	Hydraulic pressure could be 2000 lbs so I doubt duct tape will help with this. Just make sure you have enough fluid for now and plan to service it in the off season..