1988 OMC Cobra 4.3 tilt/trim problems.....HELP!

altieri1

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I just aquired a 1988 SmokerCraft I/O with an OMC Cobra 4.3 Litre. The boat had been winterized, then sat in a garage for 6 years. Put in a new battery, and decided to check things. Vertical drive goes down, but when I try to put it up, no sound. Switched the wires on the relays. Still won't go up, but makes a sound. (high pitched sound in tilt/trim motor). I unhooked the hydraulic shocks and tried again...neither of them are moving. Everything has been greased, and fluids added to tilt/trim motor. Any suggestions?
 

HT32BSX115

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Re: 1988 OMC Cobra 4.3 tilt/trim problems.....HELP!

Vertical drive goes down, but when I try to put it up, no sound. Switched the wires on the relays.

Howdy,

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Sounds like the pump motor has failed if you're getting voltage to it . I would have a close look at the motor....
 
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