Power trim not working

[starkyb]

I have a 1988 75 horse Mariner and the power trim is not working properly. When I attempt to trim it up or down it just clicks. In times past I could tap on the trim motor and it would start working. What I did notice is fluid leaking out where the shaft goes into motor. is there some kind of a shut off to prevent damage to the trim motor when the fluid gets too low? Please help!!!!!

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Power trim not working

Sounds like a bad trim motor but what shaft are you referring to? And no there is no shutoff for low fluid..

 

[starkyb]

Re: Power trim not working

The silver shaft that pushes the outboard up and down.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Power trim not working

Ayuh,... The seal on the shaft has nothing to do with the operational problem...
It's a seperate problem all it's own...

It sounds like the Motor needs replacing or rebuilding...
And, that seal needs replacing...

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Power trim not working

That the old "square" motor Presolite and it and repair parts are NLA. I recommend you install the API motor/pump assy as it draws less amps,quieter, and 1-1/2 times faster. Just google API part # PT475N for best price and the tilt cylinder repair kit is part #25-41478A1...

 

[starkyb]

Re: Power trim not working

Thank you for that information and I found that those parts are available. Is the O-ring hard to replace. Is there a diagram on line I could use for a reference for both of the repairs?