Force 85hp tilt and trim

[24alec85]

i have a 85hp force, i am unsure of the year it was built but pretty sure it is between 84-99. The tilt and trim has become stuck in the highest tilting position.

Does anyone have some advice. Does anyone know where i can buy an instruction manual for the hydraulic tilt and trim.

Thanks

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Force 85hp tilt and trim

You need to figure out the year.Got a pic? The T/T comes in a variety in those years. Most have a pressure release.
Try to take the cap off the resivoir and then cycle the unit up and down. If the electric motor isn't cycling then the problem is probably electrical.(switches,relays etc).
You can call any Merc dealer with your serial# and they should be able to tell you the year.Jerry

 

[24alec85]

Re: Force 85hp tilt and trim

Have only just seen your reply! Thanks very much for your advice and i'll get on to it. Fingers crossed hey. Getting cheesed off with outboard problems. i suppose thats what happens when you buy a an old banger! ha ha! its not that bad. Cheers

 

[Leinenkugel#1]

Re: Force 85hp tilt and trim

24alec85------I'm in the same boat you are Purchased a old boat and motor for a small price 1972 Glastron v156 sportster with a 1987 force 85 hp. I'm also having tilt and trim problems (my goes down slowly) I diagnosed it has a bad Valve body. Had problems with the CDI module (new one of those) and my remote control (throttle) broke (bought a new one of those) and now my reverse is making this loud clicking noise while engaging it into reverse. I'm hoping its just needs to have the cable connection tinkered with.

Luckily I have a Minn Kota 36 that I put on the rear of my boat and use that for reverse until I can figure out what the problem is. Works