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    Outdrive won't drop after opening manual bypass

    I have a problem with my trim/tilt - clicking relay, but no motor. I plan to diagnose/repair in the Spring; it was time to put the boat to bed for the winter. So, to get the drive down, I opened the manual bypass. However, nothing happened. I even had my brother press (gently) on the outdrive...
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    Trim/Tilt motor"failure" on '91 Four Winns

    Hi, It's been some time since I've posted, so I guess that's a good thing! 1991 Four Winns Freedom 170. 120HP, OMC Outdrive: 302BMPRWS. The trim/tilt motor failed to function over the weekend. Well, kinda. After 90 minutes of diagnosis and ensuring that fuses, wires, relays, etc. were...
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    EngineOutdrive alignment

    "I've read most of the pos "I've read most of the posts regarding the importance of engine/outdrive alignment when either (or both) of the units are replaced. I have not replaced either on my '91 FW. Both are working fine. However, I must admit that, while I've done regular LU maintenance...
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    Rebuilding trimtilt cylinders

    "The LU on my '91 Four Win "The LU on my '91 Four Winns "droops" after a few days. There is plenty of fluid in the system and the T/T system works fine - the unit goes up and down with no issues. I see no leaks. This leads me to believe that seals in the two cylinders are shot. I see from...
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    Shift interrupt stuck when in reverse

    "I was out on the water today "I was out on the water today and all was well until i shifted into reverse. the engine sputtered and seemed to want to die. i went back into neutral and then back into reverse. Same thing. Looks like the shift interrupt swing arm does not go back to the...
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    1991 OMC 30L and spark plugs

    "Saw some good info in archive "Saw some good info in archived discussions, but i have a follow-up. My engine calls for an RV8C (currently installed). Based on what i've read here, RV15YC4 is an appropriate replacement. What caught my eye was the phrases "older engines" and "improved idle."...
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