Tilt/Trim Problem

stewy2

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i am getting a 1987 merc 50 back on the water after sitting for about 5 years. Everything in in working order now but when I tilt the motor up all the way using the Trailer button, it wont go back down. It will eventually bleed down after about 20 mins. You can trim the motor up and down just fine but when the motor is in full up position from Trailer button the down doesnt work, I just hear the solenoid click. I have a manual and have read some of these posts but still dont know where to start. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
 

wprice

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Re: Tilt/Trim Problem

We had the same problem. It was the relay. There are two. One for up and One for down. They were the same. The parts dealer said in a pinch you could switch them out to go the opposite way. Part was cheap and fix was easy.
 

stewy2

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Re: Tilt/Trim Problem

thanks for the quick response. i will give that a shot and let you know. thanks again for the advice.
 
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