Mid 80s model trim - wont go up

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kkandasmith

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I have inherited a 1986 Hurricane with a 150 hp v6 mecury outboard. i have yet been able to find a serial number on this thing so i am not sure what year the motor is. Regardless, i woudl like to bring it to the shop and get it looked at, but i cant get the motor up... The tilt pump says to turn the handles one complete turn, but there are not handles. The trim pump is mounted inside the boat near the battery. Please help, this is so frustrating...wish i knew something about boats.
 
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Chris1956

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Re: Mid 80s model trim - wont go up

There was a couple of different PTT models about that time frame. A picture will help. Some of the PTT pumps that were mounted in the boat had a knurled knob on the control valve (very bottom of PTT reseverior). Turning this CW would release the PTT, allowing a strong person to tilt the motor up by hand.
 
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Re: Mid 80s model trim - wont go up

a picture would be great , on some mercury control there is a'" kill or up botton or trailer up on the handl". you may need to hold it and press up switch it may come up I'll see if I can fine a picture of you need it
 
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kkandasmith

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Re: Mid 80s model trim - wont go up

photo.jpgphoto1.jpga few pictures are attached. the manual valve operator handles appear to be missing.
 
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Chris1956

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Re: Mid 80s model trim - wont go up

That is an early V6 PTT model I think. It says it has a knob to turn. If not, crack open the down hydraulic hose and let the oil spray out as you lift the motor by hand.
 
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