trim tilt

[Johnson110]

Hello i have a 1986 110 johnson, the motor when trimmed all the up is very slow going down, hold button for about a minute before it starts to go down, trim motor is new and running the whole time, could it be airbound in the pistons? thanks for any input

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: trim tilt

From the extreme up position down to the trim rams, the engine drops via gravity. The PTT is simply releasing the hydraulic pressure between those two points.<br /><br />The usual cause of your problem is that the tilt/steering tube is so tight that it is holding the engine in the up position until the trim rams are pulled in.... then hydraulic pressure takes effect.<br /><br />The cure is to loosen one of the large tilt/steering nuts 1/2 turn, then with a 2x4 and a large hammer force the swivel bracket sideways slightly. Force grease into the grease fittings on the front of the swivel bracket. That should do it. Let us know how you make out.

 

[Johnson110]

Re: trim tilt

Joe Reeves, Thank you for your reply, it turns out that the trim tilt was low on fluid, fill it up and cycled it and down to get air out and the trim workes perfect! hope that there are no leaks in the unit but time will tell i did have the screw out before the season, but i do not remember filling it up! Thanks again