88 OMC Seadrive Tilt / Trim won't move engine

[bssmith270]

After just spending lots to have Seadrive unit for 1988 115HP OMC repaired and new tilt/trim motor installed I have a new problem. Tilt/trim seems to have been working fine over last couple trips andwhen I went to get the boat today, I started the trim up for trailering down the road (had been in down position for about 4 weeks) and it moved slow. I stopped for a second and it hasn't moved since either up or down. T/T motor running fine, fluid level is full. Repairman who did the work has not ideas. Any help? Also, where is the override screw so I can manually tilt up to trailer? Thanks for any help.

 

[R. Wood]

Re: 88 OMC Seadrive Tilt / Trim won't move engine

Manual indicates the manual release valve is at the bottom center of the trim/tilt valve assembly (mounted inside of bracket @ transom), and can be accessed with a flathead screwdriver through lwr bracket plate. Picture shows access hole to be a few inches from the transom through bottom plate on bracket, centered I guess (picture not the most decriptive).<br /><br />I haven't had to do it myself so I Hope this helps. (Factory manual is actaully really good,you should get one if you don't have it already)

 

[bssmith270]

Re: 88 OMC Seadrive Tilt / Trim won't move engine

Thanks. I am going to try it again tonight. Any one else have any thoughts.