Hello all!
I have a 2001 F100 that has a tilt and trim problem. I am mechanically inclined and want to tackle the job myself but I would like to know where to start. My issue is that the engine backs out of the water in reverse only in the normal trim range. If it is all the way down, it locks like it is supposed to but as soon as I bump the tilt up, I can pick up the motor. Also, when I get to the spot where it starts going quickly up. it also locks properly, and I cannot pick the motor up by hand. Further, the manual release works fine, the unit does not bleed down over the course of days, and it appears to be full of fluid. (I admittedly have spent time on Google trying to isolate the issue) Could any of the local experts tell me what is going on, and how to fix it? I would be forever grateful!
I have a 2001 F100 that has a tilt and trim problem. I am mechanically inclined and want to tackle the job myself but I would like to know where to start. My issue is that the engine backs out of the water in reverse only in the normal trim range. If it is all the way down, it locks like it is supposed to but as soon as I bump the tilt up, I can pick up the motor. Also, when I get to the spot where it starts going quickly up. it also locks properly, and I cannot pick the motor up by hand. Further, the manual release works fine, the unit does not bleed down over the course of days, and it appears to be full of fluid. (I admittedly have spent time on Google trying to isolate the issue) Could any of the local experts tell me what is going on, and how to fix it? I would be forever grateful!
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