1988 70HP . need to remove trim unit

[mattzmojo]

I am having a time trying to remove the trim unit on my 1987 70 hp. I removed the 6 bolts (3 on each side) removed the pin holding the main ram and everything seems loose but there is no clearance to take the unit off.

I have the motor off the boat and just can't seem to get it off. Is there a trick to removing it?

Any help is much appreciated.

 

[mattzmojo]

As it turns out, I have to remove or atleast spread the bracket on the tilt tube as well.
Problem solved.

 

[Seeker of truth]

Good ; I know on mine, I was having a time till I realized that there was another boat hidden underneath the trim tab, Then it came right off.

 

[racerone]

Seeker----A lower unit trim tab and a power trim are totally different items !

 

[Seeker of truth]

Oh didn't know, I was kind of wondering when he said something about spreading brkt. of tilt. Live and learn I guess. Thanks racerone.