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Just got back from the shop where I had a new tilt/trim motor installed. Now it works fine except it leaks down pretty fast. Sounds like hydraulic cylinder need to be rebuilt but they can't get it off. The pin to remove hydraulic assembly is corroded tight and the mech says he will bust the...
Hard starting after sitting a year, but finally got it started and it wouldn't idle. Advancing the throttle it would run but die at idle. Carbs look good but do not know overhaul or cleaning history. I have not checked carb bowls for dirt or water but will. What is the lean-rich adjustment...
have a '91 40 hp vro. tilt trim was not working right so added fluid. Motor runs but No joy on raising or lowering motor.
took drain plug out to drain old fluid and replace with new and a small piston with O ring and a football shaped thing with a key on either end popped out of the drain...
