Help with outdrive & trim tabs...

[hippie2]

Hi Everyone, I need some help on my Alpha 1, Gen. 1 outdrive. I replaced my engine this summer and now the outdrive fails to go up or down and my trim tabs do not work either. I did not mess with either and now they do not work. When I hit the switches the motor will not run on either. I tested for current at the Oildyne pump and have current at the red wires. Can anyone give some advice please. Thank you.

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

Re: Help with outdrive & trim tabs...

Was the grounds reattached? pulling the engine should not effect the trim/tilt except for maybe the grounds.

 

[NHGuy]

Re: Help with outdrive & trim tabs...

You say there is power to the pump, now how about power to the solenoids when the switches are actuated. Also remember the trim limit control won't allow the trim to go up past a certain point.
You could have a bad connection at the big master plug. I ended up taking emery cloth to all my master plug contacts for a similar problem last year.
You should try to get a copy of the shop manual. It's full of problem/solution scenarios.

 

[hippie2]

Re: Help with outdrive & trim tabs...

Eric and NHGuy, I thank both of you.