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Hi guys,

I broke the head off a bolt while trying to replace the trim/tilt motor on my 1981 Johnson 90 V4, model number J90TLCIM. I feel kinda dumb, because I looked at the wrong paragraph in the shop manual and didn't even need to loosen that screw.

I don't see the broken piece here,

http://shop2.evinrude.com/Index.aspx?...p;siteid=1

-- so I'm wondering if there's a specific part number for it so I can order a replacement.

It looks like it runs through the bracket and then supports the port side TnT piston. I eased out the other side a bit and noticed that most of it is not threaded.

A pic of the broken bolt is attached.

I guess I'll have to drill it out and re-tap the hole, but since it's currently all the way in, I'm wondering if it would be easier to see if it vibrates loose a bit and go at it with pliers.

But does anyone know what the correct replacement is?

Thanks!