Volvo 280 Tilt Mechanism

I have a Volvo 280 sterndrive. I am working on my electro-mechanical tilt system. The tilt mechanism was disconnected by previous owner. He would raise the outdrive by hand after putting the boat on the trailer. I took the tilt mechanism off the boat and checked the motor (2 wire) by hooking to a battery. Motor turns both ways when you switch around the wires. Tilt rod goes up and down also. The black box on top has only a switch inside with 3 wires and I don't see any relays. I am sure there should be 2 relays, but maybe the original owner removed them and never replaced them. I am looking for the relays and also a wiring diagram so I can get the tilt mechanism working correctly.

Thanks

Ron

Re: Volvo 280 Tilt Mechanism

Here is a link to A 280 mechanical lift here at iboats. Make sure you order OEM relays, as the aftermarket ones won't fit under the cover.
http://www.volvopentastore.com/MECH...1188980--**********.553499021--view_id.320714

Here is the link to the 280 OEM service manual. the wiring diagram is the lower drawing on page 165.

http://www.4shared.com/account/file/48536730/fa3b3311/280_to_DP-C_Drive_manual.html

Re: Volvo 280 Tilt Mechanism

Don,

Thanks for your help that was exactly what I was looking for. I saw a couple diagrams for the 280 a late model and an early model. Is there any difference between the two for the tilt mechanism?

Thanks again

Ron

Re: Volvo 280 Tilt Mechanism

The relay box is the same, just some minor wiring differences of the motor and how the power gets to the unit.

Re: Volvo 280 Tilt Mechanism

Thanks Don

Parts ordered

Re: Volvo 280 Tilt Mechanism

Side Note: Hopefully your relay box wires are still numbered which makes hooking up the relays easier. If not, your going to need a bottle of aspirin as well.

Re: Volvo 280 Tilt Mechanism

Don, I read your thread on the tilt/trim mechanisms. I have a boat I'm working on with a Volvo KAD44 diesel and the trim/tilt doesn't work. It's a round digital gauge with LEDs to indicate the trim position. Is there a schematic of the wiring available. There seems to be two relays at the helm and two relays on the hydraulic motor. The trim control is a small panel with tactile touch switch buttons. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Mahalo from Hawaii, Bob

Don S said:

Here is a link to A 280 mechanical lift here at iboats. Make sure you order OEM relays, as the aftermarket ones won't fit under the cover.
http://www.volvopentastore.com/MECH...1188980--**********.553499021--view_id.320714

Here is the link to the 280 OEM service manual. the wiring diagram is the lower drawing on page 165.

http://www.4shared.com/account/file/48536730/fa3b3311/280_to_DP-C_Drive_manual.html

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Re: Volvo 280 Tilt Mechanism

Best to start a thread of your own.