91 Evinrude 50 hp tilt/trim issue

philbbg

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Hydraulic fluid was bypassing the wiper seals at the top (cap) of the hydraulic cylinder. The tilt/trim worked, but when raised, the leak would allow the engine to lower slowly. I replaced the wiper seals and no longer have a leak. Now the power tilt/trim unit will not raise the engine. I have manually raised the engine and filled the reservoir to the fill-hole. Pump motor runs strong in either direction. No more leaks that I can find. I have to be doing something wrong. I have the service manual and understand the procedures. I have to be missing something. Help if you can.
 

johnmorgan6

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Re: 91 Evinrude 50 hp tilt/trim issue

Phil, I have a similar problem. I added fluid to the reservoir and everything worked fine. At the last minute I decided the release adjustment screw needed to be tightened. When I did this the cylinder leaked down and will not raise without manual help.
Any ideas???
 
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