wabash2015
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I'm a new owner to a 1999 Javelin boat with a 1999 90 HP Johnson. When I bought the boat the previous owner really slacked on maintaining the trim/tilt system.
Long story short, I think the trim motor is dead. I can hear the relays clicking under the cowl. I tried removing the relays, cleaning them, and putting them back, but I still only hear the relays clicking on both up and down. I can hear the trim motor itself very faintly trying to work but nothing happens.
I noticed that the previous own used globs of silicon to attempt to seal the trim motor base instead of just purchasing a new O-ring. I'm betting water and other crud got into the trim motor at some point.
I'm not much of a DIY person, but i'm willing to learn. I watched a few YouTube videos on replacing the trim motor, but it looks somewhat complicated. My biggest concern is that I cannot raise the outboard even when releasing the manual release valve. I haven't tried unscrewing it all the way, but after a few turns it won't budge at all.
My questions: Does this sound like the trim motor is bad? Is this something I can do in my driveway if I rent an engine hoist to keep the outboard safely lifted up?
Any feedback/assistance is greatly appreciated! Once I do figure out/fix the issue i'll be sure to post to hopefully help someone else!
Long story short, I think the trim motor is dead. I can hear the relays clicking under the cowl. I tried removing the relays, cleaning them, and putting them back, but I still only hear the relays clicking on both up and down. I can hear the trim motor itself very faintly trying to work but nothing happens.
I noticed that the previous own used globs of silicon to attempt to seal the trim motor base instead of just purchasing a new O-ring. I'm betting water and other crud got into the trim motor at some point.
I'm not much of a DIY person, but i'm willing to learn. I watched a few YouTube videos on replacing the trim motor, but it looks somewhat complicated. My biggest concern is that I cannot raise the outboard even when releasing the manual release valve. I haven't tried unscrewing it all the way, but after a few turns it won't budge at all.
My questions: Does this sound like the trim motor is bad? Is this something I can do in my driveway if I rent an engine hoist to keep the outboard safely lifted up?
Any feedback/assistance is greatly appreciated! Once I do figure out/fix the issue i'll be sure to post to hopefully help someone else!