Johnson tilt / trim question

[rpatton]

Ok, my outboard is a 2002 Johnson 70 hp on a pontoon boat. Now the question. Is there supposed to be some sort of a limit switch on the tilt / trim? I have one switch on the remote so when I'm running and trim up it can actually trim itself right out of the water. Is this the way it's designed to be? Thanks

 

[fhhuber]

Yep that's the way they are.

A limit switch system could be assembled, but would take some experimentation.

Just about anything can be done if you throw enough time and money at it... Thats how we managed to put Neil Armstrong on the moon.

 

[flyingscott]

You can put a gauge on it that will let you know when the motor is going to come out of the water.

 

[Bayou Dave]

Somewhere on this site is the procedure for limiting the trim movement. The motor should not trim up more than 15 degrees when the rpm's are above 1500. If you are moving and try to trim up beyond the 15 degrees a relief valve opens to lower the motor to the 15 degree point. There is a cam on the tilt bracket that can be adjusted to limit the trim. Look around here and you may find that posting.

 

[racerone]

A 2002 model 70 hp is likely a SUZUKI built machine.--------Different from the traditional Johnson.

 

[rpatton]

Dave , I tried a search on it but came up empty. Either I'm wording it wrong or can't find it. Any idea on were it is

 

[Bayou Dave]

Dave , I tried a search on it but came up empty. Either I'm wording it wrong or can't find it. Any idea on were it is

I tried to find it and couldn't. As Racerone said, I may be wrong about it considering that my outboard is 90hp and yours is 70hp and 2 years newer than mine. Do you have a repair manual for your motor? If so, the procedure may be in there. Or, stop by your local mechanic and ask about it.