tilt trim 115 johnson 1979

[breezland]

My engine is stuck in the up position. I found the relief valve on the right side of the bracket. Or at least i thnk it did there is a hole there that has screw in it. my question is. if i turn that will i be able to freely move the engine up and down manualy? Also does that screw come all the way out. i imange once the pressure is released i will stop.

 

[Bass Runner]

Re: tilt trim 115 johnson 1979

Sounds like its' air locked, get someone to hold the lower unit so it dosn't fall on you and loosen the line on at the cyl. this should let the motor down then pull the plug on the fill hole and fill up the unit, then run it up and down to get the air out of it, there isn't and rust or any thing showing on the cyl. is there?

 

[breezland]

Re: tilt trim 115 johnson 1979

there is some rust on one of the cylinders. on the back side where i could not reach when sanding and repainting . my problem is i am still in the water i will do as u say but i need to get it out of the drink first. if i use that relief screw will i bve able to get the engine back up manually for trailering

 

[Hooty]

Re: tilt trim 115 johnson 1979

Sounds like you've found the release. It unscrews but not all the way out. Turn it ccw slowly and the l/u should drop slowly.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[breezland]

Re: tilt trim 115 johnson 1979

Here is a dumb question but i better ask it anyway. once i turn the relief screw and the engine drops. will i be able to manualy put the engine in the upright position for trailering?

 

[Bass Runner]

Re: tilt trim 115 johnson 1979

You should be able to lift it up by hand to put it on transom saver.