The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Trilobe pin https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:15:34 +0000 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:15:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=138877 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Trilobe pin : Think I have worked out why pin...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1841044&title=trilobe-pin#1841044 Author: Pcj
Subject: 138877
Posted: 22 Nov 2024 at 7:15pm

Think I have worked out why pin broke. Have a support arm when on the road and might of been pulling trim down to hard?    Saw a motor drop today in matamata,owner carried on despite flashing lights,he eventually stopped after a motorbike got in front and braked.]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:15:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1841044&title=trilobe-pin#1841044 <![CDATA[Trilobe pin : Grasshoppa wrote:Had same issue...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840909&title=trilobe-pin#1840909 Author: Pcj
Subject: 138877
Posted: 11 Nov 2024 at 12:22pm

Originally posted by Grasshoppa Grasshoppa wrote:

Had same issue and tilt pin workedout enough to suffer bend last year, no stock in country of pin so made one from stainless rod, threaded hole and loctited machine screw instead of pin, temp fix thats likely to remain permanentLOL
4 left in stock at promt parts,The guy said they have a habit of falling out,suggested as temp fix threaded bolt n nut.  Got it in ,no new bushes as non in stock.]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:22:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840909&title=trilobe-pin#1840909 <![CDATA[Trilobe pin : Had same issue and tilt pin workedout...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840908&title=trilobe-pin#1840908 Author: Grasshoppa
Subject: 138877
Posted: 11 Nov 2024 at 12:04pm

Had same issue and tilt pin workedout enough to suffer bend last year, no stock in country of pin so made one from stainless rod, threaded hole and loctited machine screw instead of pin, temp fix thats likely to remain permanentLOL
]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:04:07 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840908&title=trilobe-pin#1840908 <![CDATA[Trilobe pin : Kandrew wrote: Pcj wrote:...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840903&title=trilobe-pin#1840903 Author: Pcj
Subject: 138877
Posted: 10 Nov 2024 at 7:28pm

Originally posted by Kandrew Kandrew wrote:

Originally posted by Pcj Pcj wrote:

Originally posted by Kandrew Kandrew wrote:

Tilt motor all the way up, start the pin off with a hammer, but then I like the use a steel punch so you can see your driving the trilode pin in straight. These pins are only made to go in once. If you take it out, you will need a new one.
Probaly the original 20 yrs old,dont last forever,think its 180hrs now,put on 75hrs in 18 months so plenty of life left..
Yes not the best design Ive seen merc come up with, my trim gauge was stuck hard up. They just fall out often as well.

But check that trim motor end cap, they rust out all the time. Water gets in and hello no trim and tilt. I’m will need to take mine off next year and give it a anti rust treatment. They hold the permanent magnets so they are made out of mild steel.
trim motor gets a regular spray with a water repellent CRC product.No rust so might be working?]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:28:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840903&title=trilobe-pin#1840903 <![CDATA[Trilobe pin : Pcj wrote: Kandrew wrote:Tilt...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840902&title=trilobe-pin#1840902 Author: Kandrew
Subject: 138877
Posted: 10 Nov 2024 at 7:11pm

Originally posted by Pcj Pcj wrote:

Originally posted by Kandrew Kandrew wrote:

Tilt motor all the way up, start the pin off with a hammer, but then I like the use a steel punch so you can see your driving the trilode pin in straight. These pins are only made to go in once. If you take it out, you will need a new one.
Probaly the original 20 yrs old,dont last forever,think its 180hrs now,put on 75hrs in 18 months so plenty of life left..
Yes not the best design Ive seen merc come up with, my trim gauge was stuck hard up. They just fall out often as well.

But check that trim motor end cap, they rust out all the time. Water gets in and hello no trim and tilt. I’m will need to take mine off next year and give it a anti rust treatment. They hold the permanent magnets so they are made out of mild steel. ]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:11:07 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840902&title=trilobe-pin#1840902 <![CDATA[Trilobe pin : Kandrew wrote:Tilt motor all...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840898&title=trilobe-pin#1840898 Author: Pcj
Subject: 138877
Posted: 10 Nov 2024 at 6:50pm

Originally posted by Kandrew Kandrew wrote:

Tilt motor all the way up, start the pin off with a hammer, but then I like the use a steel punch so you can see your driving the trilode pin in straight. These pins are only made to go in once. If you take it out, you will need a new one.
Probaly the original 20 yrs old,dont last forever,think its 180hrs now,put on 75hrs in 18 months so plenty of life left..]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 18:50:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840898&title=trilobe-pin#1840898 <![CDATA[Trilobe pin : Tilt motor all the way up, start...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840896&title=trilobe-pin#1840896 Author: Kandrew
Subject: 138877
Posted: 10 Nov 2024 at 6:07pm

Tilt motor all the way up, start the pin off with a hammer, but then I like the use a steel punch so you can see your driving the trilode pin in straight. These pins are only made to go in once. If you take it out, you will need a new one.]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 18:07:30 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840896&title=trilobe-pin#1840896 <![CDATA[Trilobe pin : Kandrew is there a secret to knocking...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840895&title=trilobe-pin#1840895 Author: Pcj
Subject: 138877
Posted: 10 Nov 2024 at 5:57pm

Kandrew is there a secret to knocking the pin in??  Got tube out,seems easy enough to put in with new bushes.]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:57:04 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840895&title=trilobe-pin#1840895 <![CDATA[Trilobe pin : Kandrew wrote: Pcj wrote:Has...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840893&title=trilobe-pin#1840893 Author: Pcj
Subject: 138877
Posted: 10 Nov 2024 at 4:11pm

Originally posted by Kandrew Kandrew wrote:

Originally posted by Pcj Pcj wrote:

Has anyone had this fall out?
Its the pin that goes through tilt ram and tilt tube. Mine fell out or snapped.There last week gone this week. Wondered why the gauge wasnt reading. Fitted a tempary bolt to see if tilt gauge was the problem but works with bolt so will fit correct pin Monday.

Have located a new pin from prompt parts $16 pick up or $20 couriered
Very common, main reason why they break off is because the bushes on either side that the through pin runs into get tight on the through pin so it can’t rotate and snaps the trilobe pin off

I had the same problem couple of months back and replaced the bushes prompt parts have them as well, at the same time. Not a big job just punch the old bushes out with a socket, just don’t grease or oil the bushes just apply some grease to the through pin. Make sure you drive the trilobe pin well or it will fall out again.

Good time to check the back of the trim motor housing, prone to rusting, I coated mine with lanolin grease.
Thanks,will get some bushes too]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:11:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840893&title=trilobe-pin#1840893 <![CDATA[Trilobe pin : Pcj wrote:Has anyone had this...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840890&title=trilobe-pin#1840890 Author: Kandrew
Subject: 138877
Posted: 10 Nov 2024 at 2:24pm

Originally posted by Pcj Pcj wrote:

Has anyone had this fall out?
Its the pin that goes through tilt ram and tilt tube. Mine fell out or snapped.There last week gone this week. Wondered why the gauge wasnt reading. Fitted a tempary bolt to see if tilt gauge was the problem but works with bolt so will fit correct pin Monday.

Have located a new pin from prompt parts $16 pick up or $20 couriered
Very common, main reason why they break off is because the bushes on either side that the through pin runs into get tight on the through pin so it can’t rotate and snaps the trilobe pin off

I had the same problem couple of months back and replaced the bushes prompt parts have them as well, at the same time. Not a big job just punch the old bushes out with a socket, just don’t grease or oil the bushes just apply some grease to the through pin. Make sure you drive the trilobe pin well or it will fall out again.

Good time to check the back of the trim motor housing, prone to rusting, I coated mine with lanolin grease.]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:24:12 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138877&PID=1840890&title=trilobe-pin#1840890