1986 75 hp. mercury needs help (trim /tilt wont work)

tony11905

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hello i have a 1986 mercury 75 hp outboard with triam and tilt but when i hit the button for up or down it just clicks. i have checked the connections and they are clean and tight, if anyone has any idea please pass on the wisdome and maybe a wiring diagram as well. thanks
 

Daviet

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Re: 1986 75 hp. mercury needs help (trim /tilt wont work)

If you have voltage to the motor, both up and down, I would suspect the motor itself.
 

tony11905

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Re: 1986 75 hp. mercury needs help (trim /tilt wont work)

is there any way to be sure its the motor? can i just the wires or even bypass the wires to battery to check it somehow?
 

aussieflash

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Re: 1986 75 hp. mercury needs help (trim /tilt wont work)

Did you check connections at solenoids (up and down)??if not disconnect and clean and try again...worked for me.Still not working it could be motor.Fully charge battery,then push "up" button while helper gently taps on trim motor with wood.If this works your motor if faulty.
 
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