Trim trouble

[shkntstrd]

Due to hurricane Dennis I ran into a sand bar that wasn’t there before. I have a 150hp Mercury outboard with a hydraulic trim system. As soon as the motor hit I felt a slight jerk to the motor and I was able to raise the motor up with no problem and the motor will lower fine until it hits the two lower actuators. Once it hits the two lower actuators it sounds like it’s straining and the motor stops lowering for a few seconds and then lowers only slightly before stopping. (It won’t drive all the way down) Also there is no fluid lock in the trip system because when I put it in reverse the whole motor jumps up out of the water. Is there any easy fix to this or is my trip system done for.

 

[caithnessdiver]

Re: Trim trouble

Due to hurricane Dennis I ran into a sand bar that wasn’t there before. I have a 150hp Mercury outboard with a hydraulic trim system. As soon as the motor hit I felt a slight jerk to the motor and I was able to raise the motor up with no problem and the motor will lower fine until it hits the two lower actuators. Once it hits the two lower actuators it sounds like it’s straining and the motor stops lowering for a few seconds and then lowers only slightly before stopping. (It won’t drive all the way down) Also there is no fluid lock in the trip system because when I put it in reverse the whole motor jumps up out of the water. Is there any easy fix to this or is my trip system done for.

Hi,

I know this post was put up some time ago, but I have the identical problem with my 1989 135HP Mariner (I struck a rock!!). How did you fix the problem in the end and what was the cause?

Thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: Trim trouble

Just start a new thread, Otherwise your question will get lost. 90% of those reading on read the first and last post before answering.
When you do start your new thread, best to post the SN of your motor. Merc doesn't go by year on anything, only by SN.