50 hp merc power trim

[matshort]

Is there anything I can do to power trim so it will kick up and still work correctly?

 

[faztbullet]

Little more detail on what your trying to do please....

 

[matshort]

I want the motor to kick up goin over logs without putting a kickplate on. That would set my motor back too far.

 

[guyjg]

You don't have the tilt lock lever on do you?

 

[matshort]

I don't know I've never seen a lever it's just a hydraulic cylinder

 

[rritt]

you could open up the piston assembly. inside are five ball bearings held into the piston with springs. The strength of the springs determines your breakway pressure. If you replaced the springs with something less stiff the the engine would pop up easier. You could theoretically leave the springs out and have a sytem that lifts freely. the rush of fluid would pull the ball valves back into their seats and prevent the engine from falling. So after striking a log you would have to trim down. A hinged plate would be better. Anything done via hydraulics is going to risk overheat.