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Dock, Cabin and You need hydraulic fluid, a flat-head screwdriver, an adjustable wrench, a container and a pair of safety glasses to protect your eyes from splashing fluid. Two (2) Wire POWER TILT TRIM Electric Motor: This POWER TILT TRIM electric motor existed between 1982 thru at least 1992. Use the power trim control switch to raise your motor. Apply trim/tilt fluid to the piston o-ring. All, Anchor & The usual cause of this type problem is that the tilt/steering tube is so tight due to corrosion (whatever) that it is holding the engine in the up position until the trim rams are pulled in. Deals, Electrical Grills, Boat Drink 0000009676 00000 n I also show you what happens when air is in the system. if so how do I bleed the fluid out? Deals, Trailering Acessories, Fish Cleaning Lighting, Marine Teak Biminis, Paint and The Hull Truth is an online forum for boating and fishing. Do I have to bleed the air out of the system? Protection, Ladders, Steps, & All, Anchor & 1978 Mercury tilt trim problem: 1: 1991 Mariner 60hp Tilt Trim: 1: Tilt trim on a 150 mariner: 1: Tilt and trim match up: 2: Trim motor: 4: 1988 merc outboard tilt trim: 4: Trim fluid getting into the trim motor: 2: Trim Motor: 1: Tilt trim buttons: 4: Replacement trim tilt switch for mariner 60 3 cyl 19889: 1: Tilt trim pump problems: 3: Trim . Instruments, VHF Radios & Use the flat-head screwdriver to loosen the screw that is located toward the top-right section of the pumps tank. Video, GPS Chartplotters & Tighten the line with the adjustable wrench. Oil will leak from the loosened lines into the catchment buckets. Locks, Boat Deck Dollies, SportsStuff Great Big Deals, Electrical Insert a air nozzle up against the reservoir fill hole with rags (or something) packed around it to obtain a tight fit. Anchor Box Anchors, Fishing Rod & Reel This will keep the pump from pulling in air. That should do it. Locks, Boat Deck The motor is usually controlled by a switch or lever on the boats dash. Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & To bleed a Mercruiser trim pump, fill the tank, and remove the lines from the trim cylinder and gimbal housing to drain the hoses. Boarding, Paddles & Ensure the kill switch is properly seated and functional. Deals, Electronics Press the "Up" side of the trim switch until a solid stream of fluid comes from the end of the hose. Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & Boat Repair, Boat Paint & Connect the leftmost (Up) line to the trim cylinder using an adjustable wrench. Covers, Boat Seat Trailer Winches, Shop Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Honda outboard engines use the same hydraulic trim and tilt system. Kits, Boat Trailer Hardware, Boat Cabin Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color, Pumps and & Dock, Anchor Chains & The fluid in the trim pump is slightly milky colored-I'm guessing it's water getting in from the original yellow OEM reservoir cap. The senders are mounted on the gimball ring to "bell housing" pivot and have wires that go through the transom shield to the trim pump and trim gauge. 70 Acessories, Fish Cleaning Ventilation, Interior & Cabin remove both cylinders then extend/retract by hand to push all the oil out, remove both lines from the pump, blow thoroughly disassemble reservoir, clean the oil out, reassemble with the lines off, fill it with new oil then up & down to push some more out, Joon, Kathy, Jaden & Tristan Uniflite 42 AC, DD 671N 93 3058 sold 92 2855 (day boat) The impact valve is spring loaded, and it should return to its original position after impact. Tables, Minn Kota Bilge Pump, Tires, Rims, & Hub If you have a Yamaha trim and tilt motor that needs bleeding, here is a helpful guide. 4) hit button, go up until max tilt and hold button for 5 to 10 seconds. Accessories, Marine Electrical Ropes, Boat Accessories, Boat Lift Canopy Helm Seats, Shop L Laddies Banned Joined Sep 10, 2004 Messages 12,218 Dec 24, 2011 #5 Re: Hydraulic tilt/trim bleeding Engage the tilt support lock. All, Anchor & Remove the fill cap from the power trim reservoir before filling it to ensure that the fluid level reaches the bottom of the fill hole. Remove the cap from the reservoir and slowly depress the power trim and tilt pump handle to bleed any air from the system. Varnish, Marine Adhesives, The wires being reversed via the relay system causes the motor to run in the opposite direction. Dispose of waste hydraulic oil in accordance with local directives. Handles, Life Jackets & Set a plastic bucket beneath each loosened line as a catchment for leaking oil. Hitches, & Caulking, Marine Engine Leave the reservoir open. $309.95 $ 309. & Sonar, Trolling Now, Shop Parts, Inflatable Switches, Shore Power & AC Re: Trim fluid is light milky white how do I bleed fluid? Should I just use a turkey baister and suck out the old fluid and then add new fluid? Hardware, Boat Seat Boarding, Paddles & Replace the hose. All, Boat Bimini Galley, Barbeque & Rings, Prop Nut Kits & If it is in the up position, apply power to the green wire reversing the Motor and lowering the unit. Sealant, & Terminal Fill the oil reservoir with PTT fluid, having the engine in the extreme full tilt position. Youll be looking at the reverse side of another check valve. When the boat is on a trailer, you should fill the tilt reservoirs as soon as possible. Maintenance, Pumps and Use the hydraulic fluid to raise the fluid in the tank to the full line again. Manufacturer, Boat Tables & JavaScript is disabled. The Yamaha Owner's Manual suggests you perform standard maintenance on your power tilt and trim after the first 20 hours, then every 100 hours or annually for the life of the motor. 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Tops, Bimini Top Don't do anything else, just put the handle in FWD. Smoke Maintenance, Fiberglass & Epoxy Each may be loosened and the pump run in the correct direction to bleed the cylinder. Tops, Other Outboards, Shop Communication, Auto Pilot Varnish, Marine Adhesives, 5,752 satisfied customers. Ski, Wakeboard Remove and Deals, Pumps & Plumbing This is typically located near the engine. CREATE DON'T FORGET TO CHECK THE OIL LEVEL! Software, Digital Instruments, VHF Radios & Open the hydraulic fluid reservoir by removing the cap on top of the reservoir. The fluid in the trim pump is slightly milky colored-I'm guessing it's water getting in from the original yellow OEM reservoir cap. Parts, Boat Tubing & It may not display this or other websites correctly. Make sure that no more hydraulic oil has leaked from the lines you loosened, then re-tightened. Once the bleed screw is loose, continue to turn the rod or wire clockwise until you see a steady stream of bubbles coming out of the bleed hole. Financing, Iboats It is best to remove the tilt lock (if it is) and then jiggle it down for 2-3 seconds to purge/check the OB. Slowly turn the rod or wire clockwise until you feel resistance. 0000003447 00000 n Hitches, & Furniture, Boat Seat Pedestals & Replace the cap on the reservoir and start the engine. Covers, Boat Cover Holder, Anchor & Dock Terminals, Marine Fuse Blocks & Charts & Shop Biminis, RV & Trailer Tables, Minn Kota Marble, Engine Covers, Other The cure is to loosen one of the large tilt/steering nuts 1/2 turn, then with a 24 and a large hammer force the swivel bracket sideways slightly. Deals, Boat Seats For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Kits, Seadog Stainless Steel Cup After releasing the pressure, reassemble the shuttle valve, springs, and outer check valve. & Live Bait Honda 5hp Outboard, Boat Hardware, Boat Cabin Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & Anchor Box Anchors, Fishing Rod & Reel You can use the power trim system on your Mercury outboard to "balance" your motor's direction of thrust to provide both a safe and level ride and the best application of power for performance and efficiency. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Blocks, Marine Tighten the line with the adjustable wrench. With the trim cylinders Up switch still active, remove the plug from the gimbal hole, and press the trim cylinders Down switch to allow the fluid to drain from the gimbal line. Waxes, Boat Cleaning Upon doing this i drained. Tables, Minn Kota Wells, Toilet & Waste Important: Plug both open ports on the connector block. The original OMC part number is 387277 and supersedes up thru the numbers of 582048, 582155, and finally to its present part number of 584107. To learn how to apply this bleeding treatment, read the instructions below. & Live Bait Return the cap to the hydraulic reservoir and tighten hand tight. It may also be found at Sierra under Sierras part number of 18-6759. Plumbing, Anchor Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, Lets take a look at a few experts. Smoke The slight up and down motion, when trailering allows over 1700 psi of oil pressure to build up on the wrong side of the oil pump. Removing the air from the trim pump makes your boat safer. Galley, Covers and Caulking, Marine Engine Pumps, Marine Pump Replacement Kits, Seadog Stainless Steel Cup Once the old fluid has been removed, you can then add new fluid to the motor. Distribution, ProMariner ProNautic Hi, I replaced the hose on one ram of the power tilt/trim and now have air in the system. The fill screw on the top-right side of the trim pump tank must be turned clockwise with a flathead screwdriver. Covers, Boat Seat Drink Holders. Bilge Pumps, Shop A.A Power Trim, Tilt Ram Cylinder Port & Starboard Replacement for MerCruiser Mercury Alpha I Gen II - Combo Pack - 9B-116-01, 8M0118958, 815954A7, 815935A7. Maintenance, Fiberglass & Epoxy The PTT is simply releasing the hydraulic pressure between those two points. After youve removed those items, look straight inside of that chamber. Small Business. Financing, Iboats 0000012283 00000 n At least this is what Ive found to be the case in every instance Ive encountered this problem. Since the power trim unit is hydraulically operated, Mercury Marine's Inspection and Maintenance Schedule recommends you check the power trim fluid (and adjust it, if necessary), "every 100 hours of use, or once yearly, whichever occurs first. This electric motor appears to still be available. Pumps, Marine Pump Replacement Accessories, Marine Electrical Covers, Boat Cover Pumps, Livewell Aerator Pumps Locate the power trim and tilt reservoir. If it does not, add power trim and steering fluid until it does so. Rails, Marine Tools & Tool Ventilation, Interior & Cabin & Live Bait Galley, Covers and Replace the fill screw. Kits, Boat Trailer Downs, Couplers, Mounts, Seats, Fishing Boat Trolling Motors, Shop Handles, Life Jackets & Protection, Ladders, Steps, & Biminis, Paint and To bleed the air out of a Yamaha trim tilt, you will need to remove the bleed screw from the trim/tilt unit and insert a small diameter rod or wire into the bleed hole. First, disconnect the power Trim and Tilt Motor. Dylan Be Fishing Channel Quick \u0026 Easy Fix on Trim System How to video on replacing trim and tilt fluid on your outboard motor. Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color, Pumps and 70869 Adapter O-ring 3. Racks, Fish Finders, Sounders I ordered a new bafled leak proof cap. Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & Locks, Boat Deck When your outboard motor's tilt and trim control becomes sluggish or "mushy" in its movements, like a newborn, it may need to be "burped" to remove air entrained in the hydraulic oil. Starters, Marine Solar Power All, Boat Bimini A retired ship captain, Charpentier holds a doctorate in applied ocean science and engineering. Winches, Boat Motor Supports & Dollies, SportsStuff Great Big Systems, Lowrance Hook2-4 GPS Rails, Marine Tools & Tool Transom Transom Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, 0000004885 00000 n Platforms, Slide 0000000911 00000 n Now, place the punch inside of the hole in that check valve that is still in the unit, and tap it rather sharply with a hammer. Motors, Fishing Downriggers & Remove the plug from the gimbal with the adjustable wrench. You are using an out of date browser. Repeat for 3 to 5 times until its a smooth . 0000012399 00000 n All rights reserved. G UJy`7\^IZ4#A!d(?s xq|)X4*|B$U faoh. 0000011378 00000 n Fill the pump with hydraulic fluid as described earlier. Products, Carbon Monoxide & Covers, Other Dock, Cabin and Accessories, Pontoon Bimini Use the power trim control to raise and lower the motor several times. Towers, Tow Ropes & Exploring Louisianas Thrilling Motorcycle Trails: A Guide For Riders Of All Levels, The Costs Of Owning A Motorcycle: A Comprehensive Guide, A Look At The History Of The Texas Rangers And Their Use Of Motorcycles, Getting The Perfect B Roll Footage For Motorcycles: Essential Tips For Capturing The Best Shots, The Benefits Of Connecting A Battery To Your Steering Lock: Exploring Safety Types Of Batteries And Best Practices, DIY Motorcycle License Plate Bracket: A Step-By-Step Guide To Customizing Your Bike, Finding The Right Motorcycle Loan: What You Need To Know. GPS Chartplotter and Fish Finder Combo, Find Turn on the power trim system. POWER TILT TRIM Electric Motors 1976 1992. 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Waxes, Boat Cleaning Cable, Marine Batteries & Apply just a slight amount of pressurized air (10 psi recommended) to the reservoir. This will force the oil under the oil pump to remove the air lock. The tilt/trim units on your OB should be cleansed and cleaned after each use. To bleed a Mercruiser trim pump, fill the tank, and remove the lines from the trim cylinder and gimbal housing to drain the hoses. Deals, Pumps & Plumbing Ive opened the bottom screw to let air out, but the pump dose not pull in the new fluid when I press the f. Harware, Marine Nuts, Bolts, & Grills, Boat Drink Waxes, Boat Cleaning Cable, Marine Batteries & Bullet Skimmer, Paint and Save Money! Open the hydraulic fluid reservoir by removing the cap on top of the reservoir. Accessories, Marine Electrical Drink Holders. FREE delivery Wed, Apr 19 . 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