Johnson "tilt assist piston"

[ricksmith]

I have 1990 johnson 40 tiller handle with tilt assist. The unit wil hold motor inplace but will not help push motor up like it used to. Can I add oil or is there any maintenance on these. The dealer says it's about $300 to replace

 

[OBJ]

Re: Johnson "tilt assist piston"

Rick...take a look at the cable that leads to the top of the assist cylinder. It connects to the lever on the tiller handle with a plastic connector. Make sure its not broke.<br /><br />If it's OK, check the play on the lever. Shouldn't be more than a 1/4" play. It there is, pop off that plastic connector and adjust it to get the required play. Might help.<br /><br />Let us know the outcome.<br /><br />These cylinders can't be re-juiced.

 

[barry in sc]

Re: Johnson "tilt assist piston"

just to make sure before i spend $600. on a power lift and trim,im having an issue also with lift cylinder on a 40 hp johnson,but mine still holds motor up but it takes two people tp lift it up. is it bad or could it be a bad valve or something easy to fix

 

[boobie]

Re: Johnson "tilt assist piston"

This thread is over 5 yrs old. You may want to go back to your original one.