Trim/tilt question

Mikeypags

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Hi everyone. I have a 79 merc. My trim tilt pump is shot. I'm going to repair it but I was wondering if it is bad to run it with out the pump and manually lowering the motor into the water with out it connected. I didn't notice a lock or anything on the motor so any suggestions would be great. Thanks in advance
 

Chris1956

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Re: Trim/tilt question

There should be a knurled knob under the trim motor resevoir. That is the manual release. Turn it right (If I remember correctly), and the motor can be tilted manually. You had better eat your wheaties, however, as it is heavy to tilt. There is a manual tilt lock on the midsection. it looks like a bent dog ear. There are one on each side.
 

Mikeypags

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Re: Trim/tilt question

Thanks supreme. I actually found a complete pump on Craigslist yesterday for 100 bucks. I'm installing it today and going to repair the old one and sell it. Thank you for the reply
 
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