1994 Force 120 hp trim problems

[Fish Hard]

The trim on my motor will go up with no problem but when I try to trim down there is just a clicking noise in the engine any suggestions will help.

 

[KIWI MERCMAN]

Re: 1994 Force 120 hp trim problems

Fish Hard<br />Sounds like you have a sick relay, if this model has relays. It will be the up relay that is sick as the down one uses it as it's earth. Try changin the relays over from 1 to the other and if you now down but cant go up then you need a new one.<br /><br />Cheers<br />KIWI<br />AWAYS USE A MANUAL RTFM

 

[Franki]

Re: 1994 Force 120 hp trim problems

Hi KIWI MERCMAN <br /><br />I am not sure that any of these guys know what RTFM means..... its more of a computer thing...<br /><br />Not sure we should tell them either.. some might not take it in the same way it was offered.. <br /><br />oh well, here goes.. what the he!!.. <br /><br />RTFM<br /><br />Read The F______ Manual....<br /><br />Its a term coined by open source programmers for people who just join up and ask dumb questions that are already answered in the docs the programmers put together for that purpose...<br /><br />There is another variant also:<br /><br />STFW<br /><br />Surf The F______ Web.<br /><br />This community service message was brought to you from Franki of Western Australia <br /><br />rgds<br /><br />Franki

 

[KIWI MERCMAN]

Re: 1994 Force 120 hp trim problems

Franki<br />I've used this term for 20 years every time I had a class of new trainees in Melb, that all thought they knew how to fix Outboards without the Manual. Now that a LOL<br /><br />Kiwi

 

[93bronco]

Re: 1994 Force 120 hp trim problems

so what you are saying is "that you have no problem insulting people because they dont know what the abreviations stand for" ???????????? that alone is very inconsiderate & disrespectful of people who try to seek help on this web site.

 

[KIWI MERCMAN]

Re: 1994 Force 120 hp trim problems

2K<br />No insults intended! ,But having read some of Frankie's posts I cant speak for him. (eh Mate)<br />This is just a common term used on this side of the Pacific for years.<br />We used to Start our training classes with this on the black board in large letters.<br /><br />Mainley just to stress the point if you are working on an outboard get the right manual and read it first. Then read it again.

 

[Franki]

Re: 1994 Force 120 hp trim problems

yes 2K,,<br /><br />I also meant no insult.. <br /><br />I am on about 200 mailing lists and get about 500 emails a day.. <br /><br />I see the abbrev RTFM about 50 times a day in other peoples posts.. its not really defamitory...<br /><br />Its just become a standard way of saying "if there are docs, they can tell you the answer faster then I can."<br /><br />Neither Mr Kiwi nor myself mean any disrespect to anyone.. <br /><br />trust me, RTFM is a nice saying compared to what some of the kernel hackers respond with...<br /><br />This is why I tacked this into my message:<br /><br />"some might not take it in the same way it was offered.. "<br /><br />honest, its just a harmless sig... <br /><br />Now Mr Kiwi... what prompted this comment:<br /><br />But having read some of Frankie's posts I cant speak for him.<br /><br />??????? <br /><br />rgds<br /><br />Franki

 

[KIWI MERCMAN]

Re: 1994 Force 120 hp trim problems

Knew it would get a reply from you LOL<br />From a Kiwi to a Aus good on yer mate

 

[91formula]

Re: 1994 Force 120 hp trim problems

Fish,<br /><br />Kiwi is correct, I have a 92/120 Force and mine did exactly the same thing, switch the relays and you should see the reverse happen, should go down but not up, if thats it I got a new relay at Boesh relay at auto zone for like 12 dollars, hope this helps, let us know what happens

 

[Fish Hard]

Re: 1994 Force 120 hp trim problems

Thanks very much it did turn out to be the relay. It's hard to find good advice from honest people these days. Again Thanks