1986 Force tilt/trim problem

[cmccrash]

When the motor is in the full upright position while getting ready to tow the motor will not stay up and slowly falls. This also happens while running down the lake with motor trimmed, it will slowly fall. This just started at the end of last season. Please any help would be great.
Nothing on this motor concerning the t/t has been touched since the motor was purchased new in 86.
Thanks

 

[RRitt]

Re: 1986 Force tilt/trim problem

it's probably your valve body. If it was the tilt piston it would probably fall faster. If it was the trim then it would definitely fall faster.

 

[tavett]

Re: 1986 Force tilt/trim problem

I have the EXACT same problem with my '87 125 Force. Any estimate on cost to fix?

 

[RRitt]

Re: 1986 Force tilt/trim problem

$120ish rebuild, 200ish new. A Chinese company has started making these so they are available new again. Search for "Prestolite valve body", "Chrysler valve body", "Force valve body", or by part number F820550, F17628, and F17551.