Tilt and trim

[Aussie700skier]

Hi, having trouble with the tilt and trim on my Chrysler 700 skier. Dont know exactly what year it is but 70s some time I guess. You can hear the tilt?trim motor working but it wont push the motor up. So far I have checked and topped up the fluid reservoir on the right hand side of the motor and checked that the main pivot bolt turns freely and is not seized. Anyone have any suggestions on where to next and also does anyone know if there is a way to lift the motor manually as, IF? I do have to do the unthinkable and actually pay someone to look at it, I cant even get it out of my drive at the moment.

Thanks and sorry to ask for help with a first post.

 

[RRitt]

Re: Tilt and trim

what is your motor, year, etc?

 

[Aussie700skier]

Re: Tilt and trim

Chrysler 700 skier, dont know what year, 70s at a guess

 

[Aussie700skier]

Re: Tilt and trim

Obviously no-one likes australians but I am really struggling with this thing, I disconnected the pipes from the bottom of the motor/pump and 2 were completely dry which says to me that no fluid has been getting through. I took the botttom of the pump off and it was full of sediment/build up so it looks like poor maintenance on my behalf has caused the system to run dry.
I am thinking I may take the pump off altogether and give the internals a good clean (thinking petrol(sorry gas) or diesel would do the job and also make sure the pipes are not blocked. Any other suggestions.

 

[RRitt]

Re: Tilt and trim

I don't know what a 700 skier is. Attach some pictures of your system and it would help.

 

[mark1961]

Re: Tilt and trim

Your problem seems to be in hydraulics so a good inspection/clean out of the pump is a good place to start. Pay particular attention (blockages) to the valve body at the base during this process, clean with solvent and dry/blow out all passages with compressed air. You will need a pressure tester if you want to check the pump output once you have it reassembled. Refill system with non detergent sae30.

 

[RRitt]

Re: Tilt and trim

is the chrysler 700 skier an outboard? If so then how many spark plugs does it have?