OMC Cobra Trim Cylinders

tknudsen

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My 1992 Seaswirl Cuddy has the OMC Cobra 4.3L sterndrive. The trim system works OK by raising or lowering the sterndrive when underway but I am having to readjust the trim often. When I tow the boat on its trailer, I always install uplocks. The other day while winterizing the engine, I did not install the uplocks and the drive bleed down to a near vertical position over night. The trim system appears to have an interal leak that is allowing the trim cylinders to bleed down. Where should I start in order to fix the bleed down problem? :confused:
 

tknudsen

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Re: OMC Cobra Trim Cylinders

I forgot to mention in my original post that there is no external fluid leakage and the reservoir is full. Not sure wheither the problem is a internal leak in one of the cylinders or the pump assy. Does anyone have any experience with the OMC trim system? Thanks
 

sea wolf

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Re: OMC Cobra Trim Cylinders

Are u saying the trim bleeds down when running? If it does u obviously are losing pressure somewhere. Are u sure u checked all the hydraulic lines?
 
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