omc selectrim in full down position

[cranver87]

I have a 1985 boat with a 305 engine and the selectrim motor apears to be shorted internally. It is currently in a position were the front of the engine is down. My question is will I cause any damage to the engine if I run the boat like that until I can gat the trim motor fixed?

 

[Boatist]

Re: omc selectrim in full down position

Canz<br />It will do no damage to the motor but the bow may run too high for saftest and best ride. You may also take longer to get up on plane. Try turning Jack screw by hand to get it where you want it.

 

[cranver87]

Re: omc selectrim in full down position

Thank you for your reply. This is a hydraulic trim, is there still a jack screw?

 

[ndemge]

Re: omc selectrim in full down position

same motor setup I have.... on my boat, I never get a chance to run trim all the way up (where yours is sitting), to scary of a ride for me.

 

[cranver87]

Re: omc selectrim in full down position

nedemge the front of my engine is full down. I have removed the motor and I am having it looked at a local marina. Thanks for your post.

 

[proline2]

Re: omc selectrim in full down position

What type of outdrive do you have? OMC, Mercruiser, Volvo? If it is an OMC I may be able to help you out.

 

[cranver87]

Re: omc selectrim in full down position

I have an OMC with the hydraulic selectrim. I do not have the jack screw type. Thanks proline2.

 

[cranver87]

Re: omc selectrim in full down position

^bump^

 

[cranver87]

Re: omc selectrim in full down position

Can anybody tell me if there are aftermarket hydraulic pumps made for the trim motors?

 

[cranver87]

Re: omc selectrim in full down position

I guess this post can be closed. I had the 12V motor repaired and the pump was tested fine. I still cannot believe that there are no aftermarket pumps for these units. Thanks to everybody that replied.