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Well pulled the boat for the season today, upon inspection I found the cause of the rattle. A while ago I had a rattle and found out it was my trim rod rattling when I went over 2000 RPM's because the water was pushing up against it. I used 5200 all around where the trim rod goes through the bracket, rattle was gone, used it all summer, no rattle. Well the 5200 let go and the rod is loose again. I think when I raise the engine I won't have the water forcing up against the rod and therefore no rattle. By the way do I need that trim rod? it doesn't seem to do anything, even when I lower the engine all the way down it doesn't touch. Thanks
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11-13-2011, 07:41 AM
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I'm trying to picture a "trim rod"... 
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At the botom of the engine bracket there are 6 holes ( two rows of three ) on approx. a 45 degree angle, there is a stainless rod ( about 5/8" Diameter ) going through one of the holes to the other side of bracket with snap rings on each end to hold it in.
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I am no expert for sure, but I would think that piece would only be needed on a motor with no power tilt/trim. Unless on your particular boat it is possible to tilt the motor down so far it would hit the boat.
That being said, on my 1972 25hp Evinrude, there is a spring on the one end that keeps that bar nice and snug in its place. Maybe you could find a spring that would work for yours if you need it.
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