Trim/Tilt on 35 hp Merc Problem

[Teacherpreacher]

A bit off topic but thought perhaps someone could shed some light on my problem.

Replaced trim/tilt motor on 35 hp Merc (1988) 2 seasons ago. Worked great until this month when motor will trim all the way up until tilt (Large ram) should take over but won't go any higher. Motor is running and trying but won't go any higher than trim position.

Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Teach

[abishop]

I cant help you sorry. I know that Erwin's in Valparaiso works on mercury motors. Try giving them a call. They have been very helpful to me in the past. GOOD LUCK...

[Greg2ha]

When in doubt youtube.

[Gartoon]

Have you check the fluid level ?
I know mine leaks a little and i add every year or so.

[fishcrazy]

2nd on fluid levels. Sounds like it's not flowing ..check lines and levels.   Power trim is awesome when it works but what a pain when not..Good luck teach.                           B reak O out A nother T housand

[iceman260]

X2 on fluid level you can also try bleeding system. Run trim up and open manual release screw to let it down, do a couple times to bleed system.

[Teacherpreacher]

Tried all the suggestions already but still no luck.
"I know a guy....."
Guess it's time to give him a call.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Teach

[High Flags]

Dick if your out that way, stop in and talk to Tiny at Terpesters in Griffith. That guy know his stuff he has helped me a few times.

[icecleate]

Dick if your out that way, stop in and talk to Tiny at Terpesters in Griffith. That guy know his stuff he has helped me a few times.

X2!

[Teacherpreacher]

Thanks Mark,
Might just have to do that!
Teach

[izzy65]

I live in griffith. I thouht Tiny retired. I may be wrong

[Teacherpreacher]

Going to go talk with "Pete" Peterson at Erwins. Good mechanic and good guy, has worked on my motor for years.
Teach

[wallin]

Erwins is great.

[Teacherpreacher]

Info I received not too encouraging. Problem is likely  seals in large ram that tilts motor to highest point. If that is all it is, is fixable but might lead to other problems??? Might be time to look for a good new used one?
Teach

[fishinpo1e1]

A bit off topic but thought perhaps someone could shed some light on my problem.

Replaced trim/tilt motor on 35 hp Merc (1988) 2 seasons ago. Worked great until this month when motor will trim all the way up until tilt (Large ram) should take over but won't go any higher. Motor is running and trying but won't go any higher than trim position.

Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Teach

I'm no mechanical engineer but why would the tilt work with the engine running?
That would result in running the motor out of the water. Not good.