trim and starting probzzz plz help

[dungY]

i recently rewired my trim line and replaced all the wiring....<br />when i push the trim up or down i can hear it pump..... but that is all<br />none of the pins move.... is it because i am low on hydraulic fluid???<br /><br />Starting.... <br />when i turn the key all i hear is a click<br />the motor doesn't crank or anything.<br /><br />any help would be much appreciated<br /><br />this is my first boat and it is a handme down so i have a lil ways of repairs to do.<br /><br />thanks in advance<br />the motor is a 1980 i believe johnsons v4 <br />hp: unknown<br /><br />if you need any pix to better understand my question juss tell me what ya need and i'll try and post asap<br /><br />dungY

 

[JB]

Re: trim and starting probzzz plz help

Howdy, DungY<br /><br />Go to the Engine FAQ and do the starter circuit troubleshooting in "Outboard wont start".<br /><br />Can't help you on the T&T problem, but someone will be along who can.<br /><br />Get the model number off the engine plate on the mount and post it so we know what you have.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[dungY]

Re: trim and starting probzzz plz help

bump

 

[DJ]

Re: trim and starting probzzz plz help

dungy,<br /><br />The model number would help. in the meantime, check these.<br /><br />1. The power tilt/trim manual release valve may be open.<br /><br />Look for a hole in the side of the transom bracket that has a screw down deep inside. Turn the screw clockwise to see if it seats. You can also use this "release" to raise the engine manually.<br /><br />Raise the engine and look for a large plug with a screw slot on it. Remove that plug and see if there is any fluid inside. If not, fill with OMC trim fluid.<br /><br />Engine-<br /><br />Remove the negative battery cable from the engine block and throroughly clean it.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: trim and starting probzzz plz help

Also, you may want to jump straight to the starter useing the battery and see if it cranks, Big cable from battery to big cable going to the starter... If it goes, change out the starter selonoid and for sure check the grounds at the battery and engine. as was suggested..

 

[Hotrods]

Re: trim and starting probzzz plz help

Have you charged your battery, My trim will do the same thing when I run the battery down.