adjustment screw on 1972 OMC power tilt, what is it for?

[oldrudedude]

I have a 1972 Johnson 100ELS72. It has an OMC power tilt (at least that is what it says on the power switch). I have a factory manual for this motor but the manual makes no mension of the power tilt.

There is an adjustment screw on the lower aft aspect of the pump/reservior unit. What is that screw for? lift rate? bleed down rate?

 

[boobie]

Re: adjustment screw on 1972 OMC power tilt, what is it for?

It should be for raising and lowering it manually if the tilt mtr quit.

 

[oldrudedude]

Re: adjustment screw on 1972 OMC power tilt, what is it for?

Thanks. OK so where should it be adjusted for normal use? all the way in? All the way out? or somewhere in between?

 

[EN2]

Re: adjustment screw on 1972 OMC power tilt, what is it for?

All the way in,be carefull, don't over tighten.

 

[jsimmons1970]

Re: adjustment screw on 1972 OMC power tilt, what is it for?

And remember if you ever have to use it to lift motor manually, only back it out about 2 turns no more.

 

[oldrudedude]

Re: adjustment screw on 1972 OMC power tilt, what is it for?

Great info, thanks much guys.