Help with trim pump '79 V175

[watchinthebobber]

My dad has been having problems with his trim pump. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. When it decides not to work he taps the motor with a wrench and it starts working again.

What usually causes this? He wants to replace it, but they are hard to find or very expensive. Can the motor be repaired?

Thanks!

 

[achris]

Re: Help with trim pump '79 V175

My dad has been having problems with his trim pump. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. When it decides not to work he taps the motor with a wrench and it starts working again.

What usually causes this?

I'd be looking at the brushes.

He wants to replace it, but they are hard to find or very expensive. Can the motor be repaired?

Thanks!

Strip it down, clean everything and then only replace/repair what needs doing.... Any half reasonable auto sparky should be able to help you. You may need to go to Merc for the brushes. Again the auto sparky should be able to advise.

Chris.........

 

[watchinthebobber]

Re: Help with trim pump '79 V175

Hey thanks alot Chris!