Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1985 70hp evinrude

Posted by monti currie on 11/07/10 - 3:10 AM

while winterizing my motor, the motor seemed to have a lot of play in it. the play seemed to come from where the motor attached to to power trim/tilt bracket. the mount to the transom is tight, the power trim to the transom mount is tight. how much play is ok. the motor actually moves in the area of the rubber mounts down on the shaft. very difficult to describe.
monti
1985 bw ss

Posted by bucky on 11/07/10 - 4:11 AM

you need new motor mounts and or yoke bushings
Rob

Posted by monti currie on 11/07/10 - 6:19 AM

thanks rob
do you have any idea how difficult it is to replace the yolk assembly? i am fairly handy but am not sure if the weight of the motor would be a issue.
thanks
monti

Posted by monti currie on 11/07/10 - 10:56 AM

that would be yoke assembly, i guess i had breakfast on my mind
monti

Posted by Derwd24 on 11/07/10 - 2:59 PM

Pull the lower mounting bracket cover and see if you can inspect the rubber mounts on each side as you move the engine.