Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Trim Tilt Issue
Posted by davis422 on 05/20/11 - 11:52 AM
#1
Can anyone tell me how to manually raise my motor? I have a 1992 Johnson 50, the trim tilt is not working and I want to raise the motor. I have no idea why it stopped working but I am guessing it is time to replace it.
Posted by Tom W Clark on 05/20/11 - 4:32 PM
#2
You just use a very large slotted screwdriver to release the manual trim valve. This will allow the motor to go up and down manually.
Part # 8 in this illustration:
http://www.marineengine.com/parts/joh...mp%3B+Trim
Posted by davis422 on 05/20/11 - 5:35 PM
#3
Thanks Tom, I will give it a try.
Posted by Tom W Clark on 05/20/11 - 5:40 PM
#4
The trim and tilt suddenly not working is probably the result of a very simple electrical connection problem.
Check the switch on the control.
Check the power supply.
Posted by Crash on 05/21/11 - 4:10 PM
#5
I'm having the same issue. The switch on my throttle and outboard seem to work fine. I hear the winding sound like it is trying to trim up, but it doesnt actually move.
Posted by Derwd24 on 05/21/11 - 4:16 PM
#6
Crash, Start by checking the fluid level.
Posted by Bake on 05/21/11 - 5:35 PM
#7
If you hear the motor turning it is probably the fluid. If you hear a click at the motor but the motor does not run it could be the motor. If there is no click it is possibly a connection or a solenoid.
Posted by Crash on 05/22/11 - 3:50 AM
#8
Will check it today. Just happened late yesterday. Thanks guys!
Posted by Crash on 05/22/11 - 4:42 AM
#9
I forgot to mention that it was actually stuck in the up position. Air? Just need to figure out how to bleed it. Shouldnt be hard...
Posted by Sax416 on 05/22/11 - 5:36 AM
#10
Sometimes when you hyper-extend a hydraulic piston it can become stuck. Just have someone help by pushing down on the motor while you are running the tilt down. probably just needs a little help then it should be fine. Use to happen on my plow from time to time. That is of course if you hear the pump working when you push the button.
I think what happens is the over extended piston becomes slightly misaligned to the cylinder it is operating in. The slightest misalignment can make it difficult to slide back in. If you ever worked on car brakes it's a similar idea. When you push the caliper piston back in you must make sure you push it in straight or it will bind and ruin the caliper. That said you should probably help align the piston to the cylinder. Maybe unhook one end of the tilt from the motor to relieve the pressure. This way you can make sure it slides back in straight.
Edited by Sax416 on 05/22/11 - 5:48 AM
Posted by Crash on 05/22/11 - 8:43 AM
#11
I actually turned the screw to lower the motor to get home. It just wont raise now.
Posted by Tom W Clark on 05/22/11 - 8:50 AM
#12
Did you close the screw on the manual valve before trying to raise the motor?
Posted by Crash on 05/22/11 - 5:33 PM
#13
yes.