power trim & tilt

[JOHNSON85]

Re: power trim & tilt

I don't want to keep on using the spray bottle. i have to take the cover off and put it back on. i would like for it to start like it suppose to. i am going to try what the paper you sent me said to do. thanks

 

[19Seven2SR]

Re: power trim & tilt

I know this is about 8 months late but the tilt system you have is similar (or the same) to the one we have. Ours has a third hydraulic line that forces a small (1.5"+) pistion up against a rod that releases the catch that holds the motor in place in the downmost position. Whitout it, the catch would need to be manually released every time the motor was raised. This system should be an OMC aftermarket item but very hard to find parts except motors.

Our problem at the moment is the tilt system came off a 1969 Evinrude and I'm currently attempting to retrofit to a 1973 Johnson (I know, separate thread). I think the tilt rod is about 1" too short...but that is to raise to motor all the way. The shock absorber part numbers are different between the 1972 and 1973 so I think the rods were longer in 73.

 

[RRitt]

Re: power trim & tilt

Prestolite is prestolite. Almost no difference between the stuff used on merc, J/E, Chrysler, and Force. J/E tended to drill the top port of their tilt ram at 90 degrees to the lower mounting axis while Chrysler tended to drill them on axis. Otherwise the rams and rams parts are about 95% interchangeable. J/E tended to have a slotted valve for manual release while Chrysler did away with it around 1980. The manual release is just an oval shaped body. As you turn the body, the oval acts like a cam and pushes a release. Otherwise it is the same pump. J/E liked to drill their low pressure port at 90 degrees and hold the tubing tight up against the cylinder. Chrysler liked to drill theirs on axis and run the tubing into a protected hollow.