[efi2712micro]

Been planning this trip to rockport for a while! Get there and my trim is messed up. Struggles to go up and sometimes even not going up at all. Anything I should look like on my own? Will still try to go fish but would be happier going skinnier. Help!!!!

 

[Guest]

Need a better explanation. Is it chattering, relay clicking, straining, etc... If you are assuming electrical then I would have to say check and clean all of your grounds and connections.

 

[efi2712micro]

BB - Weird straining and whizzing noise coming from the hydraulic pump area. Going up. Down does not seem to be a challenge

 

[Guest]

Check your fluid level. Also, loosen the manual release valve and re tighten. Just don’t over tighten.

 

[efi2712micro]

Hmmm ... seems right! will google it but can you point me in the right direction to the manual release valve?

 

[Guest]

Down low on the clamp bracket, I believe starboard side you should see an opening. In that opening will be what looks like a largish flathead screw. Tilt the motor all the way up, loosen screw and allow motor to slowly go all the way down, re tighten the valve and try it.

 

[Guest]

It’s the plastic one on top in this pic.

 

[Guest]

This pic!

 

[Guest]

The pic I showed is on an etec but most are in this general location.

 

[efi2712micro]

BB - when I went to check for the valve this morning, I saw that I am slowly bleeding hydraulic fluid

 

[Guest]

BB - when I went to check for the valve this morning, I saw that I am slowly bleeding hydraulic fluid

From? This means you are probably low on fluid and that is most likely what you are hearing and why it is struggling.

 

[Guest]

If it’s the manual release valve then it is a pretty straight forward repair. Remove old “have drain pan under to catch oil”. Replace, fill with fluid, done.

 

[efi2712micro]

It is coming from the top of the block. Let’s try

 

[lemaymiami]

Sad to say- what's probably going on is your hydraulic ram is leaking - and needs to be re-built... Any competent outboard shop can do the job - but bring your checkbook....

It would be nice if all that's going on is a leaking release screw - but I doubt it... Just another one of those "ask me how I know" propositions since mine needed re-building last years (2012 E-Tec 90....).

 

[Guest]

It is coming from the top of the block. Let’s try

Sad to say- what's probably going on is your hydraulic ram is leaking - and needs to be re-built... Any competent outboard shop can do the job - but bring your checkbook....

It would be nice if all that's going on is a leaking release screw - but I doubt it... Just another one of those "ask me how I know" propositions since mine needed re-building last years (2012 E-Tec 90....).

Top of the cylinder? I think the capt. Is probably right unfortunately.

 

[State fish rob]

Mine was air locked once ,stored in raised position. A little compressed air, very little , Watch for blow back, got fluid to the needed area , added fluid No trouble since.

 

[efi2712micro]

It is right at the hydraulic ram

 

[Guest]

Yep, time for a seal kit or rebuild. If it’s not leaking bad, you can top it off and get by most likely and have done when you get back.

 

[SomaliPirate]

Are these units rebuildable for a home mechanic with limited mental abilities, such as myself?

 

[Guest]

Are these units rebuildable for a home mechanic with limited mental abilities, such as myself?

Not completely, but a simple cap seal replacement can be done by “most”