Re: OMC tilt problem
I also have a non functioning tilt motor on my 1984 stern drive. I am assuming that you also have an OMC Stringer 400 or 800 series drive. <br /><br />I have tried applying power direct to the motor and it still won't turn so I suspect its either the motor or the mechanism itself. You may want to check that the solenoid/relays are working correctly because if one relay is stuck closed you could end up with a short (hence blowing fuses).<br />You need to check that the motor runs with no load on it. Inside the boat, remove the 2 bolts securing the motor to the intermediate housing and remove the motor, connect up the power and see if it runs. If not then its a bad motor and may need new brushes or cleaning etc. If it does run then move onto 3 & 4. <br />I havent dismantled mine yet, but the worm drive and clutch assembly is inside the small circular casing that drives the half moon gear on the leg. If its blowing fuses then its more likely to be corroded or jammed worm drive than the clutch as if the clutch fails it slips and the leg would fall into its down position regardless of what the tilt motor is doing. <br /><br />Post again when you have determined if its the tilt motor or the gears