Re: johnson power tilt still leaks down
It has more than 1 internal valve. If the o ring at the manual release valve is ok, and you're not leaking at the trim or tilt cylinder piston or sleeve o rings, your problem will lie with 1 of 2 valves. The first is on the port side, below the motor. If you look beneath the motor, there will be 3 spots for pressure testing the unit. Check the valve in between the first and second spot, counting in from the boat side. The second valve you should check is also beneath the motor, but pretty much centered beneath it. It is inline with the second pressure test spot (the middle one) that I spoke of, right after the line "bends" or turns into an elbow. Check them in that order. The first valve that I spoke of is usually at fault when both the tilt and trim leak down when left standing, the second valve is usually at fault when the tilt leaks down but the trim holds while left standing. When checking these valves what you are looking for is that they are full and free movement of core, that the outlets are not clogged and that there is no dirt, chips in seat area holding valve open, causing it to lower. Let me know what you find. Gl Chris