Sagging Tilt

[JCI]

I have a 1995 19' Four Winns OMC Cobra 5.0 V-8.<br />Motor is creeping down when on trailor. Checked fluid leaks-None found. Should I take pump/motor to shop or whole boat? I am trying to save $$$. If ram seals are needed, could I replace them by myself or even rebuild pump?<br /> jerrykelley@cox-internet.com <br />New Boater,<br />Please Help.

 

[B_Eager]

Re: Sagging Tilt

Are you using trailering supports for the lower unit? This would take the load off the seals during trailering and storage out of the water.

 

[JCI]

Re: Sagging Tilt

I am tying off the drive now while in storage and travel. Is this okay to do for a while?

 

[GregCC167Concept]

Re: Sagging Tilt

I had this problem last year but i didn't feel confident enough to fix it. Cost me a few bucks for a new seal kit plus a ridiculous amount for labor but it works well now. Just needed to be resealed.

 

[kdmiller8251]

Re: Sagging Tilt

Does the motor go up ok? usually if you have leaky cylinders you will notice that when the motor goes up it will be slower than normal...<br />More pressure is required to raise motor than lower.. You can also try isolating each cylinder and disconnecting to see which cylinder is bad. I also think on some trim Pumps there is a bleeder screw you may want to check that and make sure that it is not open.... <br /><br />Tallman

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: Sagging Tilt

Thought I had something to add till I reread the topic line over again. It was so close to something else.