My dad has a 2005 mercury 50 hp that will trim and tilt while setting still and will trim all the way down but while running will not trim up any.Is there anything I can check without replacing the whole trim system? Thanks
My dad has a 2005 mercury 50 hp that will trim and tilt while setting still and will trim all the way down but while running will not trim up any.Is there anything I can check without replacing the whole trim system? Thanks
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If you trim it up, say 1" only, and then get underway, does it stay in place or is it forced down?
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1B180989. I believe he said it will stay in place.He said he trims it up a little before taking off then trims it down a little when it starts to porpoise.
It's possible that he is trying to exceed the maximum trim position (which results in a hydraulic-bypass and inability to increase the trim angle while underway).
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How do I check to see if that is what is going on ? Thanks
Monitor it while he's running (start with it all the way down, get boat on plane, trim up to best performing trim angle- without porpoising). Does it hold the position?
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I don’t think it will trim up any while on plane it only will trim up while idling and not on plane.
If that is an accurate statement, there may be a problem in the trim motor, wiring or pump.
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