I have a 1985 omc 3.0 with a stringer outdrive and am having an issue with the tilt function. The outdrive will go up with no issues, but does not want to come down. The Tilt motor looked fairly new, so I suspected a solenoid problem. If I use a pair of jumper wires to reverse the power cables to the motor (i.e. pushing up on the switch should make it go down) the lower unit will lower fine. I don't have a manual yet, so I'm not sure how to diagnose which solenoid is bad. There are 2 solenoids under the exhaust manifold, the rear of which has no power going to the motor when the down switch is pushed. I do hear a faint clicking, however. I have already cleaned the connections, so I'm quite sure that is not the issue.
Also, I noticed that everyone speaks of the trim on this setup that raises and lowers the front of the engine. Mine does not seem to have this feature, rather it has trim tabs.... Did they do away with this or should my set up have it? Thanks in advance.
Also, I noticed that everyone speaks of the trim on this setup that raises and lowers the front of the engine. Mine does not seem to have this feature, rather it has trim tabs.... Did they do away with this or should my set up have it? Thanks in advance.
