Lift 1970's 150 Mercury with no power!?

[Lethal Eagles]

I finally have too many possible buyers for my 16ft Checkmate with a 1970's outboard Mercury. It needs work but it's a diamond in the rough. I know there's gotta be a way to lift the motor for travel without power. I had buyers come to get it but we can't raise the motor. I've seen tons of videos that say it's as easy as turning a flathead screw!? Well for the life of me I can't find the screw or anything close. PLEASE HELP!!!???

 

[merc850]

On the trim pump there's a knob turn it CCW.

 

[Chris1956]

After you turn the knurled knob as recommended, expect the motor to still require some effort to tilt. Bend your knees and use both hands to make it happen.

 

[merc850]

If you're moving it on the road tighten the knob to hold it up or put a 2x4 in the space don't use the tilt locks.

 

[cyclops222]

I like a piece of 2 X 4 and a Stretch Cord to hold it up

 

[jimmbo]

If I remember correctly, the old Trim System, the one shown in the Pic, only allows the Motor to be tilted up, and once Up, it was there to stay, until a whole bunch of things were done, which involved draining the Hydraulics.

 

[Chris1956]

Once the release valve is loosened, the motor will be able to be tilted up and down.

If the motor is tilted up under power, the release valve will not let it down. However, you can always loosen one of the down hydraulic hoses and the oil will spray out as the motor tilts down under it's weight.