Hi Friends,
I recently purchased my first boat, it has a 1997 40 hp force engine se# 0E262721... It has a single rod/ram tilt and trim unit that works fine except when under load.. there doesn't appear to be any external leakage and the relief valve screw is nice and tight. I've been doing some research for the past day or so and I think I've stumbled upon the problem. Here it is, I believe the issue is with the tilt relief valve (https://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=MER827672A+1) or possibly the memory piston? The tilit relief valve is pretty pricey so I am hoping someone can confirm that is the best place to start. I have no problem doing this myself as my mechanical abilities are not bad. Just looking for any advice/guidance!
Thanks Much!
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I recently purchased my first boat, it has a 1997 40 hp force engine se# 0E262721... It has a single rod/ram tilt and trim unit that works fine except when under load.. there doesn't appear to be any external leakage and the relief valve screw is nice and tight. I've been doing some research for the past day or so and I think I've stumbled upon the problem. Here it is, I believe the issue is with the tilt relief valve (https://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=MER827672A+1) or possibly the memory piston? The tilit relief valve is pretty pricey so I am hoping someone can confirm that is the best place to start. I have no problem doing this myself as my mechanical abilities are not bad. Just looking for any advice/guidance!
Thanks Much!
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