Problems with Power TILT/TRIM on a Yamaha Stern Drive

kx4

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Details:<br /><br />1993 Yamaha Stern Drive<br />4.3l Engine<br />DR6 Series Drive Unit<br /><br />Does anyone know of a source for a new/replacement TRIM/TILT Pump for my boat?<br /><br />The Power Tilt/Trim has failed. Had a look and there appears to be a good 3/4 inch of brush left - although they where sticky in the holders.<br /><br />I cleaned them up and ran the pump up and down a couple of times and it went back to being really sluggish - seemed to be really loading up... Possible relief valve issues - but I don't have the skills to start digging in the pump. <br /><br />I have looked on the web and can't really find any sources for having this pump rebuilt - motor and all.<br /><br />Has anyone heard of replacing the Yamaha pump with something else??? I know that there would have to be some adapters made to hook up a new, say Merc pump, to my Yamaha hoses.<br /><br />Any help or direction will be appreciated!<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />4 K's
 

Capt Ken

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Re: Problems with Power TILT/TRIM on a Yamaha Stern Drive

No new replacement pumps available and even when they were available, they were $1200. You found the source of your problem. The plastic brush holders warp and cause the brushes to stick. Remove the brushes and sand them down where they move freely back and forth thru the holders and put it all back together. Common problem, easy fix.
 

kx4

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Re: Problems with Power TILT/TRIM on a Yamaha Stern Drive

Thanks Capt Ken,<br /><br />I'll give it a try!
 

wildcat 01

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Re: Problems with Power TILT/TRIM on a Yamaha Stern Drive

Where at in the kootenays 4k's? I am in the east kootenays
 

kx4

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Re: Problems with Power TILT/TRIM on a Yamaha Stern Drive

Cranbrook's where I hang my hat... :)
 
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