test trim cylinders possible?

[boatdude100]

I dont want to fry a new trim motor assembly if the trim cylinders are siezed or something. Chan these be tested?

SX-A Trim just suddenly stopped working

 

[Scott Danforth]

Doubt it's siezed

Yes you can test any hydraulic cylinder

Most likely electrical issue preventing the pump from running

 

[boatdude100]

Doubt it's siezed

Yes you can test any hydraulic cylinder

Most likely electrical issue preventing the pump from running

May I ask the process of testing the hydraulic cylinder?

You are likely right- its probably electrical however if it is seized and I fry another trim motor... well best quote I have so far is close to $2000 CDN for the part! Better safe than sorry

 

[dingbat]

May I ask the process of testing the hydraulic cylinder?

You are likely right- its probably electrical however if it is seized and I fry another trim motor... well best quote I have so far is close to $2000 CDN for the part! Better safe than sorry

Crack a fitting on the cylinder or the fitting on the supply going to the lower fitting.........cylinder will move

 

[Horigan]

The motor has pressure relief valves in both the directions, so you won't damage the motor with a seized ram. You hear them open (change in pump tone) when you trim the drive against the stops.