Force 150 tilt trim circuit breaker

ssmit15

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I have a 1990 Force Motor, and have a problem with the tilt/trim. The pump motor is a later model that had been replaced before I got the boat. I rebuilt the trim cylinder and then filled the unit with 20 WT Motor Oil. I filled it in the "up" position. It works fine with no leak down, but if I go up and down more that 3 or 4 times in a row, the circuit breaker next to the relays under the hood trips. This requires that I thake the hood off and reset it. Should I be using a lighter weight oil? Or, what is the problem?
 

WillyBWright

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Re: Force 150 tilt trim circuit breaker

Welcome to iboats. :) <br /><br />I wonder if that new trim motor has a higher draw than the old one?<br /><br />You might try replacing the breaker. The more a breaker trips, the less amperage it takes to do it. In other words, a new 50 amp breaker breaks at 50 or 51 amps. If it trips a bunch of times, it may only take 40.
 

ssmit15

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Re: Force 150 tilt trim circuit breaker

Thanks, for the advise, I'll try replacing the breaker. Does IBoats carry the part?
 

ssmit15

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Re: Force 150 tilt trim circuit breaker

I found the part and placed an order for a new circuit breaker...I'll see how it works.
 
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