1985 Merc. Tilt/trim

Timbertim

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Have a 1985 Merc, 50 HP that I am having trouble with the tilt/trim. When I raise or lower it the ground wires from the head unit to the lower unit starts smoking and gets red hot, there are three ground straps from the upper to lower unit and all three get hot, but just when I raise and lower the engine. Any idea what is causing this??
 

Barnacle_Bill

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Re: 1985 Merc. Tilt/trim

Check all the associated wire connections to be sure they are clean and tight. Especially the ground wires at the solenoids.
 
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