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    Tilt/trim problem

    Found the missing needle on MarineEngine.com. Waiting to receive it. Hopefully that solves my problem. I'll post the results. Thanks everyone for your help.
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    Tilt/trim problem

    Yep, I'm missing the part that will seat in the port for the relief valve. I was missing the spring also, but found it under the engine in the grass. I checked for that missing piece that seats in that hole but cannot find it. Going to check to see if it comes with a rebuild kit.
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    Tilt/trim problem

    The release valve is tight. I came across this video that may give me some insight. At about 13:43, it shows the guy working on the release valve. There is a small piece that goes in the body just before the release screw goes back in. I don't know if I have that piece or if it's missing...
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    Tilt/trim problem

    Well, I had the motor on a bench and ran it up and down and filled it until it would run out when removing the screw. I put the unit back on the boat and it will not raise the motor on its own. I have to lift up on the motor as I'm pressing the up button to get it to raise and once up, if I...
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    Tilt/trim problem

    Replaced the seals and it's no longer leaking. I believe the pump is full of fluid and bled. The motor only goes up with me pulling up on it while holding the up button. My thoughts are the motor is too weak?
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    Tilt/trim problem

    The pump is leaking from the seal around the ram piston. I'm going to order a rebuild kit and address the leak. Thanks for your input. Hopefully I'll have better luck once that's done.
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    Tilt/trim problem

    I'm filling the pump via the top hole, replacing the screw and running the switch up and down with no motor movement. When I remove the screw, the unit is still full. Can't quite figure it out
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    Easy way to remove carpet from aluminum deck?

    The carpet did come up rather easily. Grabbed the corner with channel locks and pulled it up. It was soaked and dripping muddy water. Had been on the deck since the late 80's
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    Tilt/trim problem

    Found my release screw. See the above link. It was buried in the middle hole on the lower, port side and previous owner had it open. Too dark to work on it further tonight. Had to remove the long bolt that is threaded on each end and connects the pump to the frame. I was then able to lift the motor.
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    Tilt/trim problem

    Just picked up a 1992, 40hp Johnson with power trim. I had to remove the motor from the boat to get it home since I couldn't find the screw to release the pressure and manually lift it. I can here the motor when I press the up or down button, but it doesn't move. It appears to have been out of...
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    Easy way to remove carpet from aluminum deck?

    Thanks for the various suggestions. I'll work on it within the next couple of weeks and report back.
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    Easy way to remove carpet from aluminum deck?

    I'll give it a try within the next week or so and report back.
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    Easy way to remove carpet from aluminum deck?

    Yes, it was an optional upgrade back in the late 80's when the boat was purchased. I'm the 2nd owner and have the original purchase paperwork. The aluminum deck cost an additional $1,000 at that time. Below is a link to a houseboat build that has the same deck.
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    Easy way to remove carpet from aluminum deck?

    I have a 1988, 24ft pontoon boat that has carpet glued onto the aluminum deck. It's getting worn and I would like to remove it. I've seen a video where someone was scraping it off, but it was very labor and time intense. Anybody have experience doing this and the best way to remove it...
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    Starter not engaging

    I'll research how to test it and do so. Thanks
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    Starter not engaging

    Found the issue. The battery cables were reversed. The engine side of the positive cable was black in color and the negative side was white with a red band at the end. Previous owner spliced and taped them that way. Not sure why. Pulled the cables completely out for inspection and discovered...
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    Starter not engaging

    I'll take the starter apart and do an inspection. The cables were not hooked up backwards. Thanks for your replies. I'll keep you updated.
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    Starter not engaging

    Just picked up a 1984, Johnson 150hp that hasn't been running in 5+ years. Hooked up jumper cables from a battery directly to the starter and ground. Sprayed the bendix shaft with spray oil and silicone. The bendix initially engaged with the flywheel but would do so slowly, not enough to...
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    Can't get it to pump water, 35hp

    Greetings Chris. This 35hp Mercury needs the fitting and seals that the top of the water pickup tube goes into. The current plastic fitting is melted. I cannot get it off and clean the surface properly without removing the powerhead. A quick check of supply houses on the internet shows that...
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    Can't get it to pump water, 35hp

    The seal in the water pump outlet is new The seal and the housing for it is melted. It is correct to say the powerhead would have to be removed to do the job correctly. If I could get the melted housing off, I could not properly clean the surface.
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