Manual tilt & trim--how do I do it

[SouthernAppal]

I've read some posts about t&t back into 2003, and I have the Selco manual for my engine. But I'm still stumped.

I have a 1984 Evinrude 155 hp. It's on a boat I just bought a week ago, and I haven't been able to get to the lake yet.

The engine is tilted up for trailering, but I want to lower it since we are getting so much rain/snow. There is no battery in the boat, but I pulled the locking pin and loosened the screw on the starboard side of the t&t unit. I expected the engine to drop, but nothing happened. I pushed on it a little, but with lots of caution.

How do I lower the engine manually? I appreciate all your experience and help.

Jane

 

[david_r]

Re: Manual tilt & trim--how do I do it

there should be a manual release valve down toward the bottom of the starboard side mounting bracket...its #66 on the diagram

http://shop2.evinrude.com/Scripts/I...82\20.TIF&ilSC=32&ilIV=0&ilBR=0&ilIF=P&ilRE=8

hers where i fot the exploded diagram

http://shop2.evinrude.com/ext/index.aspx?s1=4656b26f16be9235f9ad892cd90781fb

make sure you are not under the motor when you turn this screw because the motor will drop FAST........and dont turn the screw out but 1-1.5 turns or you could damage the threads due to a keeper inside.

 

[SouthernAppal]

Re: Manual tilt & trim--how do I do it

Thanks for the diagrams, David R. I did loosen that screw, but nothing happened.

 

[ezeke]

Re: Manual tilt & trim--how do I do it

Did you lift the motor and release the trail locks?

 

[SouthernAppal]

Re: Manual tilt & trim--how do I do it

I did not lift the motor. I didn't know about that; missed it if it's in the Selco manual. Should I life the motor before I loosen the manual valve screw? I'll give it a try this afternoon. Thanks~

 

[ezeke]

Re: Manual tilt & trim--how do I do it

The motor should be supported by trail locks, (steel bars on each side). You have to lift the outboard slightly to swing them back or the motor cannot come down.

 

[SouthernAppal]

Re: Manual tilt & trim--how do I do it

Thanks, Zeke. I wasn't sure what you were talking about, but I removed the locking pin, lifted the motor, and looked to see what moved. Sure enough, I found the trail lock and pushed it back, slowly loosened the screw, and the motor moved right down.

Thanks a lot~

Jane