Hydraulic Jackplate Wont Lift

Jlockler

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CMC Powerlift (PL-65). Motor is all the way down, the toggle control kind of gurgles for a second and stops. The electrical is all good and ive been told my mechanic the accuator needs to be replaced. However its 400 for the part and another 300 for labor. He also mentioned there was a way to manually adjust the motor where i could raise it to desired height and it would stay in place, but he didnt know how to do it. Has anyone ever done this? ill have the accuator replaced eventually but i would like a temp fix. The motor is sitting to low and its throwing off my steering and rpms.
 

Scott Danforth

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which actuator? is it the Parker oildyne EHA?

take the actuator to a hydraulics shop and have them repair it for about $80. you do the labor to pull and replace.
 

Jlockler

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I was told it’s the main actuator I’m not sure of the specific name. But I can definitely pull it myself, thanks for the help.
 
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