Mercruiser Alpha 1 Trim Problem

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SteuryLover

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• Apr 22, 2009

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I just picked up a 94 Bayliner 2050 and am having issues with the trim. When I got the boat it was in the up position. When we got home we lowered it no problem, when going to raise it, it would only go up for approx 20% of the way then stop. I can go back down all the way them back up to about 20%. Any ideas here? Fully charged battery. This is my first outdrive so any info is useful. Thanks for everyone's time.

 

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abj87

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• Apr 22, 2009

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Re: Mercruiser Alpha 1 Trim Problem

Look for a switch called "tilt" then it will go up the rest of the way.

 

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smokeymtndaddy

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• Apr 22, 2009

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Re: Mercruiser Alpha 1 Trim Problem

Check your trim fluid level and make sure your tilt switch is the one you are using!

 

Bondo

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• Apr 22, 2009

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Re: Mercruiser Alpha 1 Trim Problem

Ayuh,... The Trim is working,... You've gotta find the Trailer button...

 

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SteuryLover

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• Apr 22, 2009

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Re: Mercruiser Alpha 1 Trim Problem

And Bond-o gets the prize. Trailer button brings it right up no problem. Sounds like I may need a new limit sensor. Thanks for the help.

 

Bondo

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• Apr 22, 2009

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Re: Mercruiser Alpha 1 Trim Problem

Sounds like I may need a new limit sensor.

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Huh,..?? What,..??

when going to raise it, it would only go up for approx 20% of the way then stop. I can go back down all the way them back up to about 20%.

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That's the Limit Switch Working....

 

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SteuryLover

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• Apr 22, 2009

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Re: Mercruiser Alpha 1 Trim Problem

Isn't the limit switch only suppose to work while the engine is running? I was told I should be able to lift it all the way up using the trim switch if the boat was off. Is that bad info? Thanks for the help.

 

Bt Doctur

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• Apr 22, 2009

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Re: Mercruiser Alpha 1 Trim Problem

"Trim limit" What the name implies. It limits the amount of travel, "trailer" goes all the way. It works with or without the engine running.

 

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SteuryLover

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• Apr 22, 2009

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Re: Mercruiser Alpha 1 Trim Problem

Great, so everything is fine. I just got it so was not aware of the details. Thanks for the help.

 

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richc007

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• Apr 26, 2009

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Re: Mercruiser Alpha 1 Trim Problem

My 1988 searay Seville does exactly the same thing. I could swear last year when trailering it i used the trim buttom to raise it all the way as well. This is also my first outboard and also my first boat. Thats why we have all these great people who are seasoned to help us newbies our. i know this, I do appreciate any and all advice I read in here..

Thanks guys...