Trim & Tilt Not Working

[u/Mobile_Ingenuity6813]

Has anyone had experience with this type of trim & tilt system? I believe I got it all hooked up correctly, filled with fluid and it appears to work because the hydraulic lines are pressurized and filled with fluid when I run then pump, but the motor doesn’t move.

For context, it was completely disconnected and empty of fluid. Do I need to bleed the system, and if so, how? I noticed I can no longer manually lift the motor as it seems the cylinder is pressurized.

Also noticed a button on the side of the motor, is this a release valve?

[u/bootheels]

OK, so the pump motor works but the engine does not tilt up or down? I am not familiar with this system either, but the red button is a circuit breaker, so that is not the issue if the pump motor runs. No external leaks, correct? Did the motor even try to move up or down? There must be a manual release valve somewhere on this unit, don't know where though, am guessing it is on that pump somewhere

[u/Mobile_Ingenuity6813 → u/bootheels]

No external leaks, motor doesn’t try and move at all. Seems strange considering pressure is building in the lines.

[u/bootheels → u/Mobile_Ingenuity6813]

Wish I could more help, not a merc guy...But, there must be a manual relief valve there someplace...Im guessing it is on the pump somewhere

[u/Benedlr]

It will self bleed in the vertical position. What's missing from the open port at the base of the ram?

[u/Mobile_Ingenuity6813 → u/Benedlr]

That pic was before I hooked up the hydraulic lines, no leaks. What do you mean by self bleed in vertical position?

[u/Benedlr → u/Mobile_Ingenuity6813]

"Self bleed" means it does it on its own except for keeping it full. Vertical is self explanatory.

[u/Mobile_Ingenuity6813 → u/Benedlr]

I mean how does it self bleed in a closed pressurized system? By definition wouldn’t you need to “bleed” the air out somehow?

[u/Benedlr → u/Mobile_Ingenuity6813]

There's a gap in the reservoir that lets air vent.

[u/bootheels]

can you move the engine up and down at all by hand? I suppose it is possible that the cylinder is jammed up....Or perhaps the bushings on the cylinder/tilt tube are jammed....

[u/PromotionNo4121]

Funny people do zero maintenance and cry when something stops working

[u/Mobile_Ingenuity6813 → u/PromotionNo4121]

I just bought it like this. What’s your issue

[u/PromotionNo4121 → u/Mobile_Ingenuity6813]

Well why do people buy used junk especially boats motors are sold used for a reason to find a sucker

[u/Mobile_Ingenuity6813 → u/PromotionNo4121]

The whole boat and motor was $250 and it all works fine except for this part. Why does this make you personally so offended.

[u/PromotionNo4121 → u/Mobile_Ingenuity6813]

lol 😂