1977 175 hp OMC stern drive model #981059 on Engine model # is 99023G. I took through bolts out and can slide tilt motor front about 2 inches but it hits (I think the engine mount)and there is a shaft that goes through the motor that is hanging up. Don't know if trim would help but that is stuck now also, which it does from time to time.
When the tilt first started acting up, I was putting it out on the lake and when I wiggled it I got it down. Then it worked intermittently now not at all. I have the lower unit off right now because it was overheating and I replaced the impeller. The shift cable had a crack in it, and I replaced that also. (Probably was ok but I saw the crack and thought it was a hose that needed replacing so I cut it, I think that was before I bought the manual)
The manual says gently pull motor off intermediate housing. I don't want to break anything, and need advice, Alan
When the tilt first started acting up, I was putting it out on the lake and when I wiggled it I got it down. Then it worked intermittently now not at all. I have the lower unit off right now because it was overheating and I replaced the impeller. The shift cable had a crack in it, and I replaced that also. (Probably was ok but I saw the crack and thought it was a hose that needed replacing so I cut it, I think that was before I bought the manual)
The manual says gently pull motor off intermediate housing. I don't want to break anything, and need advice, Alan