Got a new drive trim pump tank, want to relocate pump to a different location. To do that will require longer hydrolic lines. On the Brovo 1 drive the lines appear to run through the gimble and to the bottom on the outside to a distribution block. If I pull the block and disconnect the lines will they easily pull out and will new longer lines easily push through, without pulling the motor? I took off the 2 nuts from the block, but it dosen't seem to pull down very easy, any suggestions?
Thread: Removal of trim pump hoses
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02-06-2012 12:25 AM
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02-06-2012 11:32 PMI'll send out some emails and see what we can come up with.
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02-07-2012 09:40 AMDon the hoses will pull out of the transom plate easily. The problem will be they are usually clamped down against the transom to keep them from touching the down tubes of the exhaust. Mercury offers extension hose kits. That will be the easiest way to go.
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02-07-2012 05:35 PM
I found the hoses clamped on one stringer,which wouldn't be to hard to get to. Did't know mercury made extensions,good to know, I think I'll go with the extensions and replace latter down the road when I do an engine refresh. Appreciate the info. Donzi mounted the tank right infront of the best spot to access the bilge, moving the pump just makes oil changes and cleaning easier.
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02-15-2012 07:44 AM
You know, I found that shaving a line wrench down on my grinder made the wrench narrower and easier to get between the fitting and the shoulder of the jacket on the line to get the line wrench on the fitting. I have two line wrenches for some reason, so one became a skinny size and one stayed wide. Very handy.
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03-19-2012 11:26 AM
I removed old lines and got some longer ones from league. the lines from league they said were for drive trim.receiving them they are mercury # 32-845977. they appear to be smaller ain diameter.looking them up on mercury web some they are for trim tabs. If i take them out of the plastic wrapping i can'T RETURN THEM. DOES ANYone know if from tab lines are the same as the drive line
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03-19-2012 12:37 PM
They were the same for every boat that I've owned
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03-20-2012 09:29 AMThey are them same size and fittings on pre Alpha drives and TRS. Alpha and Bravo drives have larger lines and fittings.
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03-20-2012 10:06 PM
Glad to know that, I hadn't opened the package yet, I'll send it back. Thanks Jim
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05-28-2012 11:52 PM
Talked to Tom Gongola,at Latham Marine, early last month and he fixed me up with some custom made stainless Steel lines.They worked like a charm! and exactly the lenght I wanted.
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05-29-2012 06:58 PMGood to know, thanks.....
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