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280 Trim Hyd Pump problem

"I have a AQ 145a with a 280 o

"I have a AQ 145a with a 280 outdrive. Although I know its rare, it is a hyd trim. I just replaced the hyd hoses and the lower unit wont raise up. Do I need to bleed the system and if so how do I do it."
 
"Crack open the vent in the pu

"Crack open the vent in the pump and operate it for several cycles until all the air is out. Also, add hydraulic fluid as necessary to the pump reservoir."
 
Tried everything and still can

Tried everything and still cant get it to raise more than 2". I think the pump was getting tired anyway. Does anybody know if I can retrofit a Oildyme or Kiekhafer pump to my current set up. I had re threaded my old pump to accept standard hyd hoses so I didnt have to pay $95 for $20 hyd hoses.
 
"Cycling did not work. I found

"Cycling did not work. I found instructions in the Seloc manual which said to operate the switch momentarily through several cycles, stopping when the pump cavitates indicated by a marked change in the sound. The system is now working fine. Hope this helps someone else.Thanks"
 
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