Last time out in our 5.2m Frazer, we noticed a small leakage of oil from the centre shaft on the outboard tilt/trim unit on our 90HP ETEC. The raise/lower still worked OK but was quite noisy and jerky. Got home, flushed the motor and found it would not longer go up and down.

First check on the internet - looks like a leaking seal is the likely culprit and can only find an Evinrude kit of seals for this tilt/trim unit at the princely sum of over $280 from Canada. Called Sportsmarine (Bunbury) who quoted over $350 for the same kit. More research reveals the Evinrude repair kits contain a piston cap which only fits later models of the tilt/trim unit, ie not mine, which is an earlier model. So the most expensive item in the Evinrude kit would be no use in my rebuild. It is supplied 'just in case' the original cap is broken during removal.  

So, options so far are to pay $280-350 for an Evinrude repair kit (use the seals/o-rings but throw away the most costly single item ie the cap) or do something else.

In this case, something else was to go to Nowland Hydraulics (thanks Sportsmarine for the tip!) and purchase the individual seals and o-rings based on their sizes/markings etc., for less than $70. 

I reassembled the unit, filled with fresh oil, raised/lowered the motor a few times to bleed it and it now works as good and smooth as new.

This picture shows the old seals which I removed. Note the cracks visible in the lower left hand seal which caused the original oil leakage.

A BIG thanks to Nowland Hydraulics for obtaining the parts and for Sportsmarine for steering me in the right direction.

Does anyone in the metro area have a copper brake line cutter and flaring tool I could borrow/rent for a 6 pack?

I had a minor incident over the weekend but have managed to bend the hydraulic copper pipe just as it enters the fitting on the hitch. It's weeping fluid under braking and I think it’s a bit more than just tightening is going to fix.

Ta, Darren

 I farkin love this shit!!!

https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/05/19/12/25/car-runs-over-mans-foot-in-wild-road-rage-fight

I love it when he sinks the boot in afterwards and hurts his foot even more!!

Living!!

 Hi all

Having the veranda renovated for more space 

Wondering rather than letting the trady take or dump the sticks which I  know is expensive whether there is a possible market for them 

Bull nose not really the fashion anymore so if any on here are builders etc would appreciate an opinion 

Cheers 

Neels 

 Admittedly, I’m looking forward to Wet Toast v Tigers, but as for the rest

Crows

GWS???

Port in China 

Cats

Swans, but I hope we’re competitive 

Pies, but beware the wounded Saint.

Carlton

Hawks

WCE, but with no confidence 

Happened early this morning I believe. HEADS UP, COMRADES! Al Norris is with Brodie Copeland. 4 hrs IF anyone knows these guys were from warnbro and kwinana that has done this and they were driving a black suv or ute that had a bonfire down the beach all were white males 8-10 in there low to mid 20's any info will be kept 100% annonymous inbox me please if you know anything If anyone hears about a pair of tiagra 30w reels for sale could you please let me know. For thos asking us what happend last night over private messanger, we were down at horse beach fishing and around 12:30-1 in the morning a big group of guys older than us came down to where we were set up. They started off asking what we had caught and sat down. At this stage some of us started packing up to leave or run, although the group started taking rods and reels before attacking the group of us fishing on the beach. I managed to run off into the bush and hide with my equiptment and called police, by this time the others on the beach had everything valuable taken or thrown in the water, held at knife point and told to lay face down in the sand while their phones, wallets, chains, reels and other stuff stolen. Jono had to go to the hospital after been hit on the head with a tiagra but he is alright now. There was a few thousand bucks worth of stuff taken, hoping someone may see a for sale add for the reels.

There have been many posts about towing and how important it is to make sure that your transmission is not being overworked by either slowing down or using a lower gear etc.

I am running a Jeep 3 litre diesel 8 speed. Normal transmission temp, not towing, is 91 degrees centigrade. Towing 3.5 tonne and leaving the transmission to select its own gear, I get up to 101 centigrade. This is towing in 8th gear at 100kph, the transmission does not hunt at this speed, although it will drop a gear when pulling up inclines or into a stiff headwind, very rare for it to drop to 6th unless the incline is steep or you push it hard.

So, what is normal, what should you expect to see your transmission temp at ? 

Hey FishWwrecked Gang,

I just thought I'd shout out to see if anyone was coming home from an up north fishing trip.

I'm off on this sailing capper again ( short one this time). As a result, I'm going to find myself about 500kms from where I left my car in Geraldton.

I'm looking for a ride from Carnarvon to Geraldton to pick up my car. I'm sailing into Canarvon on the 19th or 20th (depending on weather) and keen to get south ASAP.

Happy to split fuel and driving. I'll have one bag, a surfboard (maybe not) and myself. Give me a shout if you're heading south on those dates. Please note, I'll be out of range from monday lunchtime and I won't be able to reply until I get back into Carnarvon. Drop me a PM with your phone number.


About me: 36yo with family in perth, easygoing. Happy to have a chat or plug my headphones in if you want peace and quite.


Cheers Adam

 Talking to sandy earlier and she was saying there was hardly any wind down in mandurah. Just a bit jealous being stuck 400clicks from the ocean.

Interested to see how many got out there and how they went. 

Hawks - match of the round?

Giants - mainly cause the big guys out.

Bombers - Somethings gotta give

Dees

Adelaide

Doggies

Freo - with no high expectations 

Tigers

Geelong.

 G’day, just wondering if anyone has a good 4x4 mechanic NOR that they would recommend. 

It will be for general servicing but also a few other bigger mechanical jobs coming up on the car.

2009 3.0lt turbo diesel Hilux. 

Cheers Paul 

 so its confirmed nic nat is coping a week on the side lines , what a joke , so your big , your strong , your fast , just dont flatten a bloke half your size , or your in the shit

   Byron Picket would never  have got a game today as he had a habit of running through the opposition , this desion with nic nat is the end  of our great code of footy , i have found my self watching more and more nrl      

 Welcome back to the footy forum thread Ralph, its good to have you back after a hiatus....

What do you think of the recent Rolf Lyon scandal?

Nathan Fyfes hair?

Freo in general?

Nic Nats tackle?

The poor old Hawks not getting free kicks awarded to them when clearly they are there?

James Sicilys chances of winning this years brownlow?

Again Ranmar its good to have you back!!

Boon

 As the title suggests has there been many squid caught in the Sound lately. Got my Uncle over from NZ and have got tomorrow off, so thought we might have a poke around in the Sound. Will keep an eye out for any Salmon sch  too. 

Cheers

Chris

 I was not acting the detective but did notice Outwide was online a minute ago...

Perhaps he's awaiting a Freo win to chime in on the forum....

Outwide - Dont take the footy so seriously, damn i remember one year when the Hawks didnt win the Flag and i still fronted up....

That was the year the Bulldogs were handed the flag with the AFL rule change, if it wasn't for that the Hawks would have won 4 in a row, yes thats right Fawthorn....

But anyway you dont hear me bashing on about it so just come out of your hidey hole and come say gday to the fellas....

 Looks like some rain on the way. Dont know whats worse dust that gets into everything or mud that sticks to everything . No fishing for me this weekend. Not even fly fishing as there is no flies around 

 Seems to be 9 clear favourites. E girls could be troubled with their stick legs. Carn the pies.

No not looking for those Magazines !!!
I work in a large public hospital with middle aged men making up a large chunk of my patients. There are always New Idea, Woman's Weekly magazines laying around but not much for the men. I have exhausted my supply of old fishing and camping magazines so was throwing it out there to see if anyone had anything suitable they could donate. Anything fishing, sporting, camping, 4WDing related would be appreciated.
Send me a message if you can help. I'm located in Como
Cheers Brad

Hi Everyone. The countdown is on for my trip to Coral Bay. I’m a little nervous to be doing the trip solo but at least if i drive i can take what i want with me. I’m likely going to do a charter at least once but if anyone has any suggestions of the best way to travel with the fish i catch that be great. I can probably borrow a fridge off a mate but don’t think it’s a freezer. Also i am keen to do some land based fishing but not even sure you can do that in coral bay. I don’t remember seeing anyone fishing when i went many years ago so assume that is so they can protect the reef? Thanks Peeps. Getting a bit excited now. :)

 Got an early birthday pressie to go on the swifty. . Just gotta get it in place now and work it all out. Going to be interesting

Heading up on Friday. If anyone needs anything small brought up please let me know before Thursday. WE leave at sunrise on Friday.

ALSO - Anything of interest happening up there? been twice and never hooked a fish. Was kind of keen on the a charter though finances killed that idea, and the forecast of 20 knot south easterly's.

 OK, so its not fishing related but...

I need to buy new tyre deflators after my car was broken into. I used to use the STAUN type that just screw on and deflate the tyre to a pre-set pressure.

Ive seen quite a few newer ones now that actually pull the valve and deflate the tyre quickly.

Im interested in what people use, and if anyone has used the cheap knock-offs from ebay and if they are any good.

Thanks

 There is a pot washed up on Quinns Beach initials on the float are MC.

https://www.facebook.com/manstuff/videos/1957352467632523/

 Maybe I should wait for Funny Friday!

 Ok gents, let's tip off round 6 

Carlton for me, they'll be hungry and with Kruezer possibly back in and Dogs with injuries.

Geelong,no buddy no  Sydney Pfft

GWS

Hawks

Adelaide

Melbourne (just)

Richmond over Collingwood ( a 3 day break in this day and age of footy is ridiculous imo) Richmond playing good  footy at the moment, their pressure is awesome.

Annnnd the mighty Eagles over Fyfe the fapper and his band of genuine contenders lol

 Got a letter in the mail yesterday from some lawyers saying since I have insurance sold to me as part of my super, I’m part of a group who are doing a $100 million class action against Westpac. Obviously I’m hoping there’s only 50-100 of us taking part, but I doubt it. Anyone else get the same letter?

 Hi all. Just landed a new job and they are flying me up to broome for a week arriving sunday night and out on friday night or saturday. . going to be taking a rod with me if it will go on the plane. not too sure where i will be staying yet but im guessing there is somewhere to fish in walking distance from anywhere. will only be fishing in the evenings after work . what could possibly be caught .Any locals on here at all. never been there before so not too sure what to expect

 long night on the water, cant find any more info

https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/search-for-teens-missing-in-dingy-off-ningaloos-south-lefroy-bay-ng-b88816509z

anyone have a mobile contact or purchased lately?

phone disconnected, not picking up email.

anyone know whats going on over there?

From what ive seen, hands down the best trailers going. 

I want one....

thanks in advance

 I'm trying to buy a Fish Chiller Bag Midi+ (non cammo) but everywhere seems to be out of stock- han anyone tell me where I can buy one before I head to Ningaloo in 2 weeks?? Preferably south of the river but anywhere that will deliver otherwise...

TIA