Yet another tilt trim question from a noob

M

maytheforcebewithus

Cadet
Joined
Jun 5, 2013
Messages
28
Hello everyone,

Last year i started a resto project on my 87' capri w/Force 85hp. my question(first of very many to come) is when i removed my T/T for paint and did not drain the fluid or keep it in an upright posistion( it had been laying flat) did I possibly allow fluid to pass from the resivoir into the electric motor itself perhaps damaging the unit?.. It is currently standing upright and i do not plan to use it for some time...
 
R

RRitt

Captain
Joined
Mar 30, 2006
Messages
3,319
Re: Yet another tilt trim question from a noob

maytheforcebewithus said:
Hello everyone,

Last year i started a resto project on my 87' capri w/Force 85hp. my question(first of very many to come) is when i removed my T/T for paint and did not drain the fluid or keep it in an upright posistion( it had been laying flat) did I possibly allow fluid to pass from the resivoir into the electric motor itself perhaps damaging the unit?.. It is currently standing upright and i do not plan to use it for some time...
Click to expand...


it i possible but unlikely on a 1987 with 3w motor.
 
M

maytheforcebewithus

Cadet
Joined
Jun 5, 2013
Messages
28
Re: Yet another tilt trim question from a noob

the T/T is not original to the engine it was added by the PO and it is a 2 wire if that makes any difference
 
jerryjerry05

jerryjerry05

Supreme Mariner
Joined
May 7, 2008
Messages
17,927
Re: Yet another tilt trim question from a noob

If the seal at the bottom of the housing is good it shouldn't make any difference.
To check take the electric motor part off.
Check for oil,rust etc.
When you reassemble make sure the end of the shaft fits in the pump right.
 
R

RRitt

Captain
Joined
Mar 30, 2006
Messages
3,319
Re: Yet another tilt trim question from a noob

maytheforcebewithus said:
the T/T is not original to the engine it was added by the PO and it is a 2 wire if that makes any difference
Click to expand...

2w seal frequently falls out and allows oil to freely enter motor. 3w seal is an oring and rarely fails except by 25+ years of age.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top