"Hi - I am having some intermi
"Hi - I am having some intermittent problems with my 40 HP Evinrude power trim / tilt unit. The motor is on the way out as it intermittently will not respond even though there is power to it (verified with a meter). Whacking the motor on the side usually wakes it up again.
What my bigger issue is that the release valve is frozen solid. The slotted screw head was also stripped by the previous owner.
Any suggestions on how to free a frozen release valve (I have tried penetrating oil, etc.). Not sure if heat is the answer because I don't want to damage the unit."
"Hi - I am having some intermittent problems with my 40 HP Evinrude power trim / tilt unit. The motor is on the way out as it intermittently will not respond even though there is power to it (verified with a meter). Whacking the motor on the side usually wakes it up again.
What my bigger issue is that the release valve is frozen solid. The slotted screw head was also stripped by the previous owner.
Any suggestions on how to free a frozen release valve (I have tried penetrating oil, etc.). Not sure if heat is the answer because I don't want to damage the unit."