3.0 mercruiser trim

[boatloadsoffun]

hello, i just bought a used 1996 17ft maxum bowrider with a 3.0 mercruiser and when trying to adjust my trim there is no clicking or any sign of power getting to the trim hydraulic pump. My wife bought it for me when i was out on deployment and took it out to the lake with no problems.I tried with the key on and the engine running with no joy. Any suggestions?

 

[gcboat]

Re: 3.0 mercruiser trim

First thing I'd do would be to check all of your electrical connections - make sure they are all tight and squeaky clean. If that fails then go to your trim solenoid. They do fail on occasion. Not a bear of a job to replace.
Check here on the parts section - more than likely will have exactly what you are looking for - if needed.

 

[Don S]

Re: 3.0 mercruiser trim

Go up to the Adults Only sticky at the top of this forum, and locate the service manual link. Download manual#14 and go to the troubleshooting section. There are wiring diagrams, and detailed instructions on finding your problem.

 

[boatloadsoffun]

Re: 3.0 mercruiser trim

thanks a lot for the advice I will take both of the reccomendations and put them to use.