Re: 85 horce force hydrolics
Re: 85 horce force hydrolics
if 100 boats had your problem then 99 of them would be fixed by valve body. Since your engine is 85HP the new imported valve bodies should be okay with your boat. They are only like $110 with an exchange credit. However, the original valve body is a superior product. If you have the time and can get it rebuilt then it will be a better performing and longer lasting machine. But, again, 85HP isn't that much back pressure and the new imports should do you fine.
the other 1 in 100 boats would have a rusted out spring in the tilt cylinder bypass valve. The ball bearing is pushed into the hole by gravity. When you hit reverse you pull ball bearing out of hole and create an internal leak.
Your best bet is to fix the valve body and see what happens.
rams should be rebiuit when any of the tops seals appear hardened, cracked, lifting out, or otherwise compromised. The internal seals won't fail as long as you use non detergent motor oil or hydraulic oil. Don't use ATF no matter what the mercury or evinrude mechanics say.
