Can't tell ya how many jobs I started to have 'em go that way...takes all the fun outta knuckle-bustin'!!...feelin' for ya buddy...

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go ahead and clean hte heads off the other ones with a chisel, that will get the motor out of the way so you can get at whats left. IF you apply heat, it may melt hte screen inside the pump.

Yep, the last picture shows that there are still some threads to grab onto on the one that broke off. If I chisel the head off the other one at least I can get some blaster in there and have something remaining to grab with vice grips on and peck on. If I use any heat, I will be mindful of the screen. The next two bolts to remove the pump section are probably corroded up as well.. At this point I was planning on rebuilding the entire unit, blast and paint the brackets and hand sand and paint the power trim unit. I will let you know how it goes with bolt extraction. For the time being I got issues at work, maybe tomorrow.

That completely sucks Ridge...sorry to see the problems you're having. :sad: To avoid this in the future, don't forget to coat the threads with never-seize when you put it back together. :head:

I got one out of two of the motor bolts out. Both of the pump section bolts out. More Blaster and more waiting. Corrosion on the threads has the pump stuck to the sides of the broken bolt. Once it releases its grip, the last bolt will be exposed and should virtually fall out. (according to the fine print).

Got it, the bolts came out as predicted. Then I priced the parts. Trim Pump Motor was $330 from Mercury. Sierra had one for $300. Not a lot of shopping the internet but I found one for $200 from ProMarine. Basic Seal kit is $70. Or I can buy the entire assembly new from Mercury for $677.00.(By Assembly I mean Brand New Motor, Pump and Hydraulic three ram trim system Complete)

Ridge-
Not sure if you saw these or not...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Used-...item3f0976a1f2

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCU...item27ba9f1df6

Also, not sure what year/model you have but might be able to get just the pump (Arco not Merc) for a lot cheaper.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...506.m270.l1313

Just throwing out options.

-Svence

Thanks Svence, those are some good numbers there. I took inventory, I already have three complete trim units on three different midsections, one is a leaker (the old 2.4L 200 carb I took off the 20v), one the motor doesn't work (the driveshaft housing is ventilated), and one is mint (like new 20" from a 225 Mariner Magnum 2.5L). I figured the 3.0L midsction used a different trim unit than the old 2.5L Mercs. While the clamps are a little different the trim units are not. Live and learn. I like the idea of NEW Mercury stuff at my dealers cost. But I see now I just need a replacement motor, a few bolts and o-rings and I will have this one back together. I can't bring myself to take apart the 20" mid that is complete like new, I am still contemplating using it on my flats boat.

Put it to the test over the weekend. Works like a charm. Took a while to prep and paint everything. Haven't even cracked into the old trim pump. The new anodized trim assembly from Mercury was quick and fit nicely. I have had the money but not the time, this way was quicker by a few days. Pictures iffy, camera is still a POS which would play into my hand when taking pictures of my paint job. The award, Orange Peel King of Florida.
What really sucks is going somewhere and comparing notes on how little orange peel the new, untouched cowls have. They do a real nice job from the factory.