1991 force 120 hp trim

[vir4111]

I need some help. i got a used boat as a wedding present and the first time we took it out the trim was acting up. the next time i went out it trimmed down and then would not trim up. After a few hours of curse words and screaming i finally got the fluid drained and pulled the motor up by hand. i took it in to get fixed and they said the trim motor was out and it would cost 1400 bucks to fix. i dont have that kind of money so i would like to do it myself, but i dont know a whole lot about boats. I need some expert advice on what trim motor to get to replace a 91 force 120 hp motor, model #1208c91a. i checked the iboats mall and they dont have one that replaces specifically that model. also, any tips on how to change it would be greatly appreciated. i dont know if it is just a swap them out for each other kind of job, or if it is alot more in depth. Thanks a ton for any help you can provide

 

[RRitt]

Re: 1991 force 120 hp trim

is the base of your trim round or square? do you oil tubes all come straight out the bottom or are some of them on the side?

 

[vir4111]

Re: 1991 force 120 hp trim

the bottom is round with tubes basically all coming out of the bottom. some of them come in at a 90 degree angle and some come in straight from underneath.

 

[mtns2sea]

Re: 1991 force 120 hp trim

same thing happened to me a few weeks ago. it took me a while to figure out how to raise the engine too. i finally unscrewed the line and was good to go home, but what a hassle! i ended up replacing the trim motor and it fixed the problem. i don't know which particular motor your engine requires, but i'm sure if you keep looking you'll find it. it will probably be about $200-$350 for the part, no labor. $1400 is definitely a rip-off! if you have a shop put it in expect to pay around $500 total, at most. i would however suggest figuring out how to do it yourself, get to know your boat. it should simply involve unscrewing the old motor and putting a new one on it. of course you will also need to wire the new motor too. fill with fluid and good to go. there are a few threads here on iboats that go into more detail, or just download a manual for that motor so you know exactly what to do. good luck, may the Force be with you.