Tilt and trim problem

[iggy348]

I have a Johnson 70 horse model J70TLEND. Today the tilt would only go down, not up. When I push the button (on either the motor or the control head) there is no click or noise of any kind. Could this be a solonoid or a poor conection? I am not an engine mechanic. Any ideas on what t his could be? I need advise and a good book. Also, it would be nice to know what year this thing is if you can tell by the model number.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.<br />Iggy

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Tilt and trim problem

That's a 1992 ya got there. Your problem is probably the tilt and trim selonoid. Look on the right(Port) side of the motor with the cover off for 2 small black boxes. Pull them straight out and switch them around. If it now goes up but not down, replace the bad selonoid. A factory Manual can be had at the link below. By the way, I have a 1991 70 HP, which is just like yours.<br /><br /> Manual

 

[iggy348]

Re: Tilt and trim problem

Thanks. I will look at those things. I am confused about which side of the motor to look on though. Is that the same side as the driver sits on? I always thought port was left. I am not sure...<br /><br />Iggy

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Tilt and trim problem

Sorry, It's late! You're right, port is left, starboard, right. Look on the right rear side of the motor.<br /><br />Like here:<br /><br />

 

[iggy348]

Re: Tilt and trim problem

Thanks Rickdb1boat. I found the solonoids and switched them around. I have the same problem. I guess it is not the solonoid. Any other ideas?<br /><br />Iggy

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Tilt and trim problem

Does it make a noise when you hit the down button? All other electrical components working good? Power to everything else?

 

[iggy348]

Re: Tilt and trim problem

Yes, the motor runs and it moves down. NOw it is all the way down, however. I assume the same motor moves it up and down.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Tilt and trim problem

Yes, it is the same motor!<br /> When you changed out the relay, did you try to see if it would power down? The only other thing I can think of right now is a wiring problem or defective switch(s). One may affect the other. One way or the other, you are not getting power to the "up" relay . Follow the wires from the engine button to the "UP" relay block. Look for a pinched or frayed wire along there and especially where the motor tilts at. If you can trace the wires down, you can check them with a meter to determine if you are getting power to the relay. Not as bad as it sounds! Just a little detective work.

 

[iggy348]

Re: Tilt and trim problem

Thanks Rick. I found the problem. There was a wire connector that had viabrated out a bit. The connector was under one of the relays. I found it the hard way, by replacing both relays and the switch. The reason I replaced the switch was because it felt like it had a poor connection in one direction. The real reason for this was the backed out wire however. At any rate, it is fixed and I did it myself, thanks to you.<br /><br />You have my gratitude,<br />Iggy