I'm having a problem with my tilt/trim on a Alpha outdrive. Went digging in the motor today looking for the solenoids, but couldn't find what I expected.
Here's what my assembly looks like:
http://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/attachments/userpics/2833/doubletrouble-883-100_8623.JPG
Where are the solenoids and how do I change them? Do I remove the "bar" that says "Screw is connected to battery positive" to get at them? It looks like they are under there, but, before I start tearing in, I want to make sure that's the right area. And, if they solenoids are under there, are they replaceable (or do I need a whole new assembly)?
My symptom, BTW, is a "click" most of the time when I try to trim the motor. Sometimes it works fine. Sometimes no click at all. And most of the time, just a click (both up and down) and no activation of the motor. When the motor does activate, it seems to work perfectly; so I'm suspecting an issue with the solenoids (but, if this is wrong, please point me in another direction).
If anyone has directions (or, even better, pictures) for changing these solenoids out, I'd really appreciate it. If not, just a "you're looking in the right spot" would be helpful.
Finally, the screw is positive? I'm assuming that means, make sure you don't ground out that connection when you're working on it? I'm going to disconnect the batteries anyway when I'm back there, but I want to be certain that there's nothing else that little message is trying to tell me.
Thanks!
Here's what my assembly looks like:
http://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/attachments/userpics/2833/doubletrouble-883-100_8623.JPG
Where are the solenoids and how do I change them? Do I remove the "bar" that says "Screw is connected to battery positive" to get at them? It looks like they are under there, but, before I start tearing in, I want to make sure that's the right area. And, if they solenoids are under there, are they replaceable (or do I need a whole new assembly)?
My symptom, BTW, is a "click" most of the time when I try to trim the motor. Sometimes it works fine. Sometimes no click at all. And most of the time, just a click (both up and down) and no activation of the motor. When the motor does activate, it seems to work perfectly; so I'm suspecting an issue with the solenoids (but, if this is wrong, please point me in another direction).
If anyone has directions (or, even better, pictures) for changing these solenoids out, I'd really appreciate it. If not, just a "you're looking in the right spot" would be helpful.
Finally, the screw is positive? I'm assuming that means, make sure you don't ground out that connection when you're working on it? I'm going to disconnect the batteries anyway when I'm back there, but I want to be certain that there's nothing else that little message is trying to tell me.
Thanks!
