98 250 OX66 SWSII Tilt Ram Seal Replacement

[conchyjoe]

There are many posts on changing the trim rams but very little on the tilt ram seal changeout.

First pic is of the piston that is in the ram cylinder. This comes off so that you can replace the lip seal. This is what I did not know and the point of the post

Second pic is thecylinder cap that I could not get loose. I ended up removing with a punch and hammer. Very very scary for me as I knew that if I wasnt sucessful it was big money on a new cylinder.

Replaced all seals and teflon rings from boats.net for about $25

Works great and no more leaking hydraulic fluid.

[playinghooky]

what brand is the cyclinder

I am having the same problem but my cylinder is worn and i cant get any modle numbers off it to order the new parts. Do you know the name/model that the hydraulic cylinder is so i can order the new seals?

[rodbolt17]

it goes by the engine model number.
if all else fails post a picture of the tilt unit.

buy the correct cap spanner tool and avoid the hammer technician thing.
that tilt cyl is about 900 dollars.