I had this problem on a 2003 29 Amberjack. It tuned out to be the motor studs. Most folks install the cable on the stud and then tighten the nut however there is a nut on the stud right at the motor that must be held with a wrench as the cable and retaining nut is tightened otherwise the stud is...
I have a 2003 290 AJ. Sea Star tilt. Had a similar issue. Ordered a rebuild kit on ebay. About $30 bucks or so. Easy job if you are mechanical. There’s a place o
In SW Florida that rebuilds for about $200. Internet search will find the.