F150 Tilt/Trim Question

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Thank you!!

[cpostis]

Not really. Last WP replacement, we did literally on the lift (in the shade of the canopy). Made a bracket that goes in the middle of the lift extensions, then an old door atop that. I have just enough room to pull the LU from the mid section right there. Bring it in the garage and take care of business...

I just would NOT want to bugger up those caps and make the fix way more involved and expensive...

Just go to the Showa plant in Japan where they manufacture the T/T units and motorcycle forks and shocks and have them do it! Bring a dirt bike and take a few laps on their track while we're at it, right Scott!



I would think Showa expects these T/T units to last a good 10 years or more, and have automated pneumatic wrenches tighten 'em down to that high torque.

Nice plant huh!

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Showa, I'm sure you know, makes after market shocks (and OEM) for motorcycles and I don't know what else...

Guess that's their test track... It'd be neat to get a tour there!

[pstephens46]

an enjoyable, informative video!


one thing I found interesting -

he explained / demonstrated "snugging up" the trim cylinder end caps

And I think what he did was perfectly reasonable:

I estimate he put maybe 20 lb. ft. of tightening torque on




What I find bizarre is the torque spec in the Yamaha SM for that F225/250 :

115 lb. ft. for those caps. Why? I can't imagine.

But that is why he needed a 3 foot cheater on his socket handle to get them off

I am thinking the set of three spanners and the bracket puller from this campany would be a great investment. Support from the wife on this purchase? Probably not... Pick your battles.

[rodbolt17]

and for some stupid reason.
I deal with this for a living.

toss in mercruiser and Volvo gas?
it is no wonder I am going gray.

[pstephens46]

Yes Rod. You have to admit if you have looked at the tools offered that they are nice!

[rodbolt17]

I have those and a few more.
the two dealerships I have worked for since about 1998 sell only Yamaha,Mercruiser and Volvo gas.