1978 OMC 800 trim question

run2car

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Is there any adjustment or limiter for the trim(not tilt) on the 800? mine will trim all the way up (bow) but will only trim down about 1/3 of the way. Battery has a full charge and there is nothing restricting the movement. Thanks
 

superbenk

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Re: 1978 OMC 800 trim question

What makes you sure you're not obstructed internally? Might have some bad internal components, clearances or something else wrong inside the screw.
 

run2car

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Re: 1978 OMC 800 trim question

I meant nothing externally, not sure about inside. It is smooth as silk with the range it has and no binding noise.
 

run2car

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Re: 1978 OMC 800 trim question

Not sure but I think it's going to be the motor. The jack screw look good and the solenoids are good. I did replace them as they looked to be original(1978). I guess I replace the motor. It only has a range of about 1/2 inch now.
 

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Re: 1978 OMC 800 trim question

Anyone know of a way to raise the screw with the motor or whatever not working correctly. I would like to get the bow down a little until I get the issue figured out.
 

run2car

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Re: 1978 OMC 800 trim question

Trim issue solved. I had a break in the signal wire. It would make contact with the engine down but as it raised it separated the wire just enough to break contact.
 
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