Hi,

I have been having a problem with the "clutch type" tilt on my 1978 Glastron
with an OMC 800 motor.
The motor is eaither hard to raise or the falls to the ground like a ton of
bricks. I have had the clutch
assy apart at least 100 times or more. Cleaned it put it back together and
put it back in. Works for a while
and then it stiffens up to the point that the tilt motor will not raise it
again. Yes the tilt motor is brand new
for the second time. Another $200!!!. The next time I put the assy back
together there isn't enough friction
between the plates for the motor to lift. Same amount of spacers, plates
etc.. I have probably spent more
time in the driveway working on this then using it. My question is has
anyone seen a retro fit tilt assy so that
the old tilt system can be replaced?? Any help would be appreciated.

Kevin

"Kevin Phillips" wrote in
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The next time I put the assy
back together there isn't enough friction
between the plates for the motor to lift. Same amount of spacers,
plates etc..

Let's see, you keep using the same clutch plates and spacers. Why don't
you try a new clutch plates. Sounds to me like that's your problem.
P.S., did you put lubricant back in the clutch? I used to have that drive
and as I recall, the clutch is a wet one.

Yes, I am using the same clutch plate pack. The spacers are metal
washers so I don't think there is any wear there. The clutch plates
still have all the ridges on them so I think that they are OK as well.
It requires a great deal of pressure to compress this pack to take it
apart. A new pack may solve the problem and I would be willing to give
it a try. I have searched and have been unable to locate a source for
a new one. Do you have any ideas who a person could contact? You are
correct it is a wet clutch system which requires it to be filled with
OMC 4 cycle oil. I have been using Quaker State 10-40.

Kevin

(Kevin Phillips) wrote in
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Yes, I am using the same clutch plate pack. The spacers are metal
washers so I don't think there is any wear there. The clutch plates
still have all the ridges on them so I think that they are OK as well.
It requires a great deal of pressure to compress this pack to take it
apart. A new pack may solve the problem and I would be willing to give
it a try. I have searched and have been unable to locate a source for
a new one. Do you have any ideas who a person could contact? You are
correct it is a wet clutch system which requires it to be filled with
OMC 4 cycle oil. I have been using Quaker State 10-40.

Kevin


Two possibilities:


He
http://www.sterndrive.info/id4.html

or he
http://www.go2marine.com/g2m/action/...egoryId/13722/
Click on "Disc Plate & Shim Kit"

I used to buy a lot of OMC parts at a marine store in Reseda California
called "The Anchor" Phone is (818) 343-1921. If the web sites don't help,
call them. They are pretty knowlegable and can probably help you. Also,
its good to know that a lot of people refer to these drives as "OMC
stringer" or "stringer mount" drives. I found the two websites above with
the Google search "OMC stringer tilt clutch"

I will take a look. Many thanks for the leads.

There is a retrofit. It's called mercruiser :-)

"Kevin Phillips" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have been having a problem with the "clutch type" tilt on my 1978
Glastron
with an OMC 800 motor.
The motor is eaither hard to raise or the falls to the ground like a ton
of
bricks. I have had the clutch
assy apart at least 100 times or more. Cleaned it put it back together and
put it back in. Works for a while
and then it stiffens up to the point that the tilt motor will not raise it
again. Yes the tilt motor is brand new
for the second time. Another $200!!!. The next time I put the assy back
together there isn't enough friction
between the plates for the motor to lift. Same amount of spacers, plates
etc.. I have probably spent more
time in the driveway working on this then using it. My question is has
anyone seen a retro fit tilt assy so that
the old tilt system can be replaced?? Any help would be appreciated.

Kevin