Evinrude Trim/Tilt problems

David Tait

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Jul 1, 2002
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Hello,<br /><br />1992 Evinrude 70hp Outboard - While boating, the trim/tilt suddenly stopped working in the downward direction. The motor will trim up but not down. When attempting to trim down nothing happens - no sound, etc. Seems like it is dead. There are three different control buttons on the boat. All have the same response. I wonder if this has anything to do with the fluid level in the cylinder. If so, what type of fluid should I use to fill up with? Any ideas on what might be causing this problem? Thanks<br /><br />David
 

David Tait

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Re: Evinrude Trim/Tilt problems

F.Y.I.<br /><br />It turned out to be the relays. There are two on the driver's side of the engine. Both were fairly corroded and a good spray with WD-40 cleaned them right up! Fluid levels were fine.
 

blacksmith

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Jul 16, 2002
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Re: Evinrude Trim/Tilt problems

I had the same problem recently, I gently taped on the relay, and it began to work again.
 
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