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[Vinnieos]

I'm new to this forum so apologies if I'm off base: What is the 2 wire sw mounted between the tilt/trim pivots up by the cable guide. It has a plunger type actuator. Q2, My tilt/trim unit locks in fully up position. In a day or 2 it will release or with a slight control valve release it will descend appropriately ... any suggestions Thank you V innie

 

[Vinnieos]

for clarity Cable guide + steering tube

 

[JASinIL2006]

My guess is you'll get better help if you state what boat/engine you have.

 

[tpenfield]

@Vinnieos

Welcome to iBoats . . .

Do tell us a bit more about the engine/boat, as that always helps with responses. It sounds like you are referring to an outdrive or an outboard motor. Let us know and we'll move your thread to the proper forum.

 

[Vinnieos]

Thank you Guys, I have a 1998 Johnson 90 hp long shaft outboard 4 cylinder, 2 stroke with tilt/trim. The switch is on the hinged assembly to the transom plate. It has a plunger type activator but the closest metal is the steering tube, it is about 1/4" away.
Now for question 2, (wondering if they're one and the same. My tilt/trim unit locks when in fully up position. In a day or 2 it will release or with a slight manual control valve release and reclose it will operate up/down with no problems as long as it is not taken to full up position. ... any suggestions Thank you Vinnie

 

[racerone]

I believe It is the ---" tilt limit switch "-----On some boats the cowling might hit part of the boat.---Prevents damage to the cowling.------It is easily adjusted with no tools required

 

[Vinnieos]

Racerone, thank you, that makes sense and may solve the "locking" Tilt issue. At least I'll test it and see what happens. And if I lose a finger well .... Vinnie