The engine looks OK, but the tilt motor doesn't work. I traced the wires back to a relay. Tried connecting them directly to the battery but nothing happened. Once i get it lifted back up I'll pull the tilt motor and check it out.
Thanks, that let me lower the motor and check out the carbs. Now i need to raise it back up but it looks like the motor is no good. I guess i'll have to get some help to raise it then close the bleeder to hold it up again. Then i can work on the tilt motor
I recently acquired a 1983 Astroglass 175 bass boat, equipped with a Johnson GT-150V engine.
The previous owner passed away about 10 years ago, so it has been sitting up ever since. It appears to be in good condition. I hooked up a good battery to it and the tilt motor does not move. I am...