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Bertramp posted 07-11-2003 02:04 PM ET (US)
I have a 1984 yamaha 70 .... runs fine, but when lowering the engine I get a squeaking/squealing sound .... where do you lubricate it ?
litnin posted 07-11-2003 06:33 PM ET (US)
Same problem that I have with my 87' Evinrude 90 V4. Squealing almost grinding noise. I have lubricated every grease fitting that I can see with no results. I would like answers also. Chris
Bigshot posted 07-12-2003 09:56 AM ET (US)
Usually it is the point where the main tilt rod connects to the engine. You can spray all you want but you have to remove it and regrease.....have fun:)
Robob2003 posted 07-13-2003 02:12 PM ET (US)
I love this site.
I thought mine was the only one that sounded like a door hinge badly in need of oiling. My 1966 Sakonnet has a 1981 Johnson 100 HP and when I first operated the trim/tilt the noise was alarming.
I suspect the former owner wasn't into grease but he did spend $4,000 rebuilding the motor except for the tilt tube.
A few shots with OMC grease into the zerk fitings and liberal applications of CorrosionX to all of the moving parts have quieted it down considerably. I hope additional greasing and usage will make it quieter.
Other than replacing the tilt tube, which is major surgery, are there any tips out there?
Steve Leone posted 07-15-2003 09:17 PM ET (US)
You can gently and carefully use a propane torch to heat up the shoulders of the pivot. Afer heating spray the corrosion X on. You may have to repeat this.The heat will draw the oil in. Steve
NewportMe posted 07-23-2003 11:39 AM ET (US)
The amount of knowledge on this site is amazing. I removed and regreased the pin on my main tilt ram, it now operates smoothly and QUIETLY. Thanks to all
Regards, Bruce

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Author	Topic: squaky trim/tilt
Bertramp	posted 07-11-2003 02:04 PM ET (US) I have a 1984 yamaha 70 .... runs fine, but when lowering the engine I get a squeaking/squealing sound .... where do you lubricate it ?
litnin	posted 07-11-2003 06:33 PM ET (US) Same problem that I have with my 87' Evinrude 90 V4. Squealing almost grinding noise. I have lubricated every grease fitting that I can see with no results. I would like answers also. Chris
Bigshot	posted 07-12-2003 09:56 AM ET (US) Usually it is the point where the main tilt rod connects to the engine. You can spray all you want but you have to remove it and regrease.....have fun:)
Robob2003	posted 07-13-2003 02:12 PM ET (US) I love this site. I thought mine was the only one that sounded like a door hinge badly in need of oiling. My 1966 Sakonnet has a 1981 Johnson 100 HP and when I first operated the trim/tilt the noise was alarming. I suspect the former owner wasn't into grease but he did spend $4,000 rebuilding the motor except for the tilt tube. A few shots with OMC grease into the zerk fitings and liberal applications of CorrosionX to all of the moving parts have quieted it down considerably. I hope additional greasing and usage will make it quieter. Other than replacing the tilt tube, which is major surgery, are there any tips out there?
Steve Leone	posted 07-15-2003 09:17 PM ET (US) You can gently and carefully use a propane torch to heat up the shoulders of the pivot. Afer heating spray the corrosion X on. You may have to repeat this.The heat will draw the oil in. Steve
NewportMe	posted 07-23-2003 11:39 AM ET (US) The amount of knowledge on this site is amazing. I removed and regreased the pin on my main tilt ram, it now operates smoothly and QUIETLY. Thanks to all Regards, Bruce