1981 mercury trim pump/motor

[Destroyer]

Hi James. A detailed (close up) pic of the plug/hole will help. Trying to assess the damage and if it's possible to put a drill/tap/plug or a drill/heli-coil/plug into it and save the pump.
Thanks

[jamesbalog]

I'll get a close up tomorrow.

What I'm really interested in is finding a replacement before I destroy this one anymore trying to fix it.

[jamesbalog]

snow has prevented me from getting a pic, it should all be melted tomorrow or tuesday and ill get that. I have made some progress in finding a replacement.

here is the link to the replacement dipstick (the thing i have mangled in my current motor)

http://mercuryperformance.com/89499-...ck-p-7879.html

Here is the closest thing i can find to the motor that is on the boat. Im sure it will function correctly but Im not so sure the mounting bracket i have will work on this motor. Even if it wont i can figure out a way to mount it to the boat so i will pull the motor and start messing with it more. Id much rather buy a 15 dollar plug than a 200 dollar motor.

https://www.dbelectrical.com/product...5-92459a4.html

[Destroyer]

Is your engine an inline 6 outboard? Also know as a tower of power?

[phatdaddy]

Probably more to it, but in the exploded view, looks like the bowl is held on by one screw,#10. Can u drop the bowl and get to the back of the dipstick.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

Probably more to it, but in the exploded view, looks like the bowl is held on by one screw,#10. Can u drop the bowl and get to the back of the dipstick.

Was thinking the same thing Phat. From the exploded parts view looks like it should be a fairly simple job to take it apart.. then put a wrench on it and turn out the dipstick from the inside.

[jamesbalog]

sometimes i way over think things and miss the simple explanation.

it does appear i can just drop the bowl and be done with it. will try it tomorrow and report back