adjust tilt

[rodimusprime]

The hydraulic on my 1985 volvo penta tilt allows the prop to push the outdrive down while running. It does not take fluid, but has a spider gear. Is the pump worn out, or can the spider gears be tightened up? Any suggestions to fix the problem are greatly appreciated.

 

[Don S]

Re: adjust tilt

What model drive do you have? The 270 and 280 series drives DO NOT have trim, only a mechanical lift for raising the drive all the way up. It will not hold against the prop with any power applied. If you use it to tilt the drive up a little bit in shallow water and don't go much over idle speed, it should hold.