Problem with my trim

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i have a 2006 azure az220 with the 5.0 gxi and volvo duo prop drive the boat is great but i have one problem so far when im idling i can trim up and down the drive with now problem when im cruising with the throttle down and i go to trim up it goes only half way and some times the only way it will stay there is if i keep my finger on the trim switch but as soon as i let go it comes back down and help would be great guys.

thank you
tony p
 

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Re: Problem with my trim

Sounds like low pressure on the Hydraulic lines. check the fluid level or check for leaks at the seals. With boat out of water and trim up, attempt to push the trim down. If you can then a seal somewhere is shot.
 

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Re: Problem with my trim

thanks guys ill try that and see how it goes.but i was playing around with it today and if the engine is off but the keys is on and i play with the throttle back and forth and play with the trim switch the drive goes up and down with no problem so it seems like it only happens when im underway.

any other ideas i will try
 

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Re: Problem with my trim

goes up and down with no problem so it seems like it only happens when im underway.

When you are underway, there is a lot of force from the prop pushing the drive down. That force, will push the oil past a leaky seal or valve.
 

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Re: Problem with my trim

thank you i will look into that this week some time it just sucks the boat is 2 years old and it was barley used
is it hard to replace the seals or the cylinders
maybe its low on oil also
 
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