Hydraulic on 125hp merc outboard u/s

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coltair

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I have a 1995 Lund Pro V 1775 with a 125 Merc Outboard. I store it outside in winter on a trailer at the cottage. This Spring the hydraulic tilt would not go up on the motor. I have stored it this way for several years with no problem. No sign of leaks. Is this common, is it perhaps an airlock or seal. How do I get at the hydraulics to test it. As the water level drops I only have about 2 weeks before I can't get by the rocks into the cottage. Any suggestions will help.
 
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coltair

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Re: Hydraulic on 125hp merc outboard u/s

An update on my problem. My marina just called and said the power tilt is shot and will cost about $1000.00 to fix. (They must have sold used cars before buying the marina)
 
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Chunder06

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Re: Hydraulic on 125hp merc outboard u/s

I had a similar problem with a 1990 90 hp merc, it has run in salt water all of its life, a very small amount of water entered the tilt motor and rusted the rotor to the outer field windings, it can be repaired, it cost me $250.00 AU dollars.
 
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