power trim/tilt sticks in up position

R

rabbi

Cadet
Joined
Sep 18, 2005
Messages
6
I have a 1983 175 hp johnson seahorse - the power trim/tilt keeps getting stuck in the up position. Where is the fill port for the PTT fluid?
 
M

mikeyzx2

Chief Petty Officer
Joined
May 1, 2005
Messages
633
Re: power trim/tilt sticks in up position

I'm guessing that it's the TNT unit that's mounted between the transom brackets. Best guess is it's on the starboard side, the reservoir is on that side and it's the big flathead screw in the side. Is it physically not coming down, like something's binding up, or is it hydraulic? <br /><br />Where in 'bama do you hail from?
 
R

rabbi

Cadet
Joined
Sep 18, 2005
Messages
6
Re: power trim/tilt sticks in up position

I'm from the Gulf Coast of Alabama, near Gulf Shores. I found the screw on the reservoir, which was located on the right side, and filled it with TNT fluid - it seems to work fine now - Thanks!! It is a little load though - I guess this is normal?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top