tilt trim Q on 85 force

[mick97]

I got a force with tilt and trim.
What my question is,when I put it in the water and lower the motor,it stops where it's suppose to I guess.
It hits a steel round rod that it rests on.

So thats the tilt part of it correct?

But actually I can go farther and bring it closer to the boat,which makes the motor level,or deeper in the water.

It's not level when I just lower it till it stops.
Whats the technical term for that steel rod?The trim?
Should I be bringing it all the way back when running in deep water?

Just curious,as it seems to plain out when its deeper,or level.
When I just lower it till it stops,seems to over run the prop,or make it spin sometimes when taking off.

Scotty

 

[foodfisher]

Re: tilt trim Q on 85 force

That steel rod is the trim, adjustable for fine tuned running. Above that is tilt, used for trailering or keeping the motor out of the water during nonuse.

 

[mick97]

Re: tilt trim Q on 85 force

Thanks a million.
So I was right in lowering it all the way.
Scotty