Tilt & Trim not working

tansy

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Jun 17, 2004
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My tilt and trim is not working. The motor runs, but the motor doesn't move. Someone suggested it might need "fluid". The boat is a 12'1992 Wahoo with a 1992 or 1993 45HP Yamaha. Would this use power steering fluid or transmission fluid?
 

JB

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Re: Tilt & Trim not working

Moving to Yamaha Troubles
 

wally jr

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Re: Tilt & Trim not working

tansy, i have an i/o and my system i use (tilt/trim marine) fluid.. some auto part stores will carry this too... basicaly it's hydrolic fluid
 

trimmer21

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Re: Tilt & Trim not working

i had some thing close on my merc outboard and seal around the pump blew out ckeck for leaks probly sucking air, ? my system does not hold down force you can hand lift the motor, any hints
 
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