2000 40hp Johnson w/ Trim & Tilt

[Amphibian 28]

Power trim & tilt seems to go up fine,(but, slow in my opinion). But when going down, it gets to about 50-60 % down, and begins to clunk, clunk, clunk until it reaches the lowest point.<br />The fluid is full. Does not sound electrical.<br />What could be binding? <br />This past summer, the electic power trim pump quit, and was replaced for around $500. <br />Now what?<br />The rest of the motor is just fine.<br />Have these trim & tilt systems been a weak spot?

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: 2000 40hp Johnson w/ Trim & Tilt

Welcome to iboats.<br /><br />Mercury has had trim issues aplenty in years past. But the Johnnyrude systems have a beyond excellent track record. You might try greasing the zerks on the tilt and swivel. It's not uncommon to hear those noises on any motor in the trim range. Some worse than others.