2000 SX150 SHOWA TILT dust cap

[reelytrying]

I have already removed the trim caps and replaced the seals, all pretty easy.
I was lucky that i had enough clearance to remove my Tilt cap and rod without having to remove the motor or loosen the transom mounting bolts.
I have the bottom and middle seals on the tilt replaced easily, but the top seal/dustcap is giving me a problem. The plastic on it is much harder than any of the other trim/tilt seals. It has little to no flex. I have tried using a similar sized socket to help push it in but am getting nowhere. Any ideas or help is appreciated.
I have double checked the part number and it is correct. The measurements for that part number are the same as when I measure the new seal. The seal that came out was dry-rotted and came out in a couple pieces so it was difficult to do a direct comparison.
Thanks
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[boscoe99]

Soak the seal in hot water and see if it softens up. Then maybe a bit of oil on it to help it slide into place.

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Besides the above, perhaps instead of the normal hammer/impact procedure,
get everything in a vise and gently press them together (same tools, just pressure vs pounding)..

Good luck.

(we are assuming ALL of the old seal is out, correct?)

[99yam40]

Besides the above, perhaps instead of the normal hammer/impact procedure,
get everything in a vise and gently press them together (same tools, just pressure vs pounding)..

Good luck.

(we are assuming ALL of the old seal is out, correct?)

from what I read it sounds like the unit is still on the motor, so will be impossible to get into a vice

[TownsendsFJR1300]

from what I read it sounds like the unit is still on the motor, so will be impossible to get into a vice

The cap and the seal is in his pic, in the first post:

Quote: "i had enough clearance to remove my Tilt cap and rod" end quote,
so I'm pretty sure that's off (and pictured) and the issue.

Shouldn't be a problem getting in a vise, (or hammering on a work bench).

I may be wrong, but don't think so, this time

[99yam40]

Sorry, I was thinking he had to have it on the cylinder already. my screw up

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Sorry, I was thinking he had to have it on the cylinder already. my screw up

Been there, done that!

[boscoe99]

I live in a glass house and won't be throwing any rocks.

[TownsendsFJR1300]

I live in a glass house and won't be throwing any rocks.

Hope you have curtains!