Yamaha F115 Tilt and Trim motor

[sutor623]

Hey guys,

Got a 2006 Yamaha F115 (fourstroke) and the trim motor will work 75% of the time. The other 25% I have to tap the motor with a hammer and it will work fine. The relay is engaging when the motor decides not to work. I was wondering 2 things.

1.) Can you tear these motors down, clean them up and rebuild them?

2.) In order to remove the trim motor, will I need to drain the hydraulic fluid, or is it contained regardless if the trim motor is installed or not. Thanks!!

 

[99yam40]

electric motor
should be able to take apart and check brushes and connections
should not be filled up with fluid
I have never messed with a F115 T&T motor before, but have my C40 T&T

 

[sutor623]

Thanks 99yam. I figured you would have some good insight. I have found an aftermarket trim pump for $70 and am going to try my luck with it. I will likely pull the old trim motor and clean it up in my spare time to have a spare.

I was pretty sure that the oil section of the trim system was completely separate from the motor itself, but just wanted to double check. I will likely tilt the motor all the way up, lock it in the up position, and remove the whole TnT for ease of trim motor install.

 

[99yam40]

when you take the motor off , there will be some fluid leakage I believe, but not much.
I had a foam filter that came all apart when I pulled mine, had to flush it a little to clean it all up and order the parts