Tilt/Trim

[Roger Chambers]

Thanks for the help on the bearings. Now, I have another problem. When I tilt the motor up, it will slowly fall down. I raise the motor all the way up, checked the fluid, right at top of filler stem. I can't see any oil leaking anywhere. What is the problem?

 

[Ken Wise]

Sounds like the seals are leaking off the fliud in the pump.Have a friend who just had the same problem. They rebuild the and it works fine now.

 

[Chris Leiting]

either you need the pump resealed or the manual release valve is leaking... try tightening up the release valve it's at the bottom of the transom bracket looks like a big flat head screw... if this dosen't help take it to a dealer and have them either A. Order a new cyilnder or rebuild it.... most dealers that i know dont want to mess with the rebuilding just for the simple fact of with a new one you get a Mercury waranty... rebuilt the dealer stands behind the waranty.