Yam 200 tilt really slows with thrust plate contact

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Loving my Yammy 200 HPDI (esp. after a 454 OMC) but curious if this is a problem: tilt works fine but it really slows down when it contacts the 'side thrust plates' (or whatever they're called) as the motor is lowered into its trim range. I've applied grease to the contact surfaces and nothing appears bent, corroded or dinged. It's just that the pump motor seems to bog down like there's a lot of friction.
Is this normal?
Thanks, John

 

[Ray Neudecker]

Re: Yam 200 tilt really slows with thrust plate contact

It is normal for it to slow down when it goes from tilt mode to trim mode.

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: Yam 200 tilt really slows with thrust plate contact

yep same thing for my 2000, 200 hpdi with 1500 hrs

 

[spotrot]

Re: Yam 200 tilt really slows with thrust plate contact

Ray & JustInTime, thanks for the input.

I have little experience w/ o/b's and it seemed to be really lugging -- rather fix before something pops since parts are pricey.

Appreciate the advice.

John