1988 200HP Johnson tilt trim problem

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buddy_malec

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Heres the deal......My boat sank back in 03 shortly afterwards everything started to break which was expected. I replaced the WHOLE tilt trim system...switch, wires, relays, and motor. Now it isnt working again. I did a lot of tests and the relays are clicking when i hit the trim buttons but the motor doesnt engage. All the wires are clean and in tact. I just cant believe a new tilt trim motor would die after 2 years but is this what it sounds like???? is there a way I can directly test the motor? Also there is power at the motor wires when i hit the botton so most likely the motor is shot so my question i guess is are there any replacements that will last more than 2 years???
 
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Barnacle_Bill

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Re: 1988 200HP Johnson tilt trim problem

I've never tried this but we have an auto electric shop here locally that told be if I had a motor that ran on 12V, they could fix it. Might be worth investigating.
 
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ezeke

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Re: 1988 200HP Johnson tilt trim problem

Green wire and blue wire. Positive to one, negative to the other. Swith 'em to run the other way.<br /><br />Make sure everything else is disconnected so you don't burn anything.<br /><br />Big sparks so watch the gas fumes.
 
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buddy_malec

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Re: 1988 200HP Johnson tilt trim problem

i hooked it up to a battery straight up and banged the **** out of it with a hammer like an old dead starter and it started working and it still is so we will see what happens
 
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