[c_a_otoole]

I have tried everything. I have a 87 88hp johnson, and the trim motor will not work. I have tried changing the relays, checked the switch, checked all of the connections ect. How can I tell if it is my trim motor or somthing else? The only two wires that go into the motar are the green and blue, when I try to apply power to them directly still nothing.

There is also 2 black wires that go to it looks like some sort of limit switch back there by the trim motor. Any help would be great, this is puzzling the hell out of me.

 

[brokemotor]

The two little wires are for the trim gauge[useless, put a volt meter there]. the two big green and blue are the trim motor . Sorry, you need a new trim motor

 

[bambinosan]

Blue Water Marine in Houston is the cheapest place I have found the motors. Hope you can find a good used one.

 

[c_a_otoole]

When you put power directly to the blue or green (with the other getting a ground) then trim motor should work?

The two little wires are for the trim gauge[useless, put a volt meter there]. the two big green and blue are the trim motor . Sorry, you need a new trim motor

 

[stargazer]

Brokemotor is right on, new one needed, bluewater, stone and sons or here http://www.outboardrepairs.com/tilt_trim/the switch as you call it is for the trim indicator

Not hard to replace but youll have to remove to whole assy to get to the back screw. I believe its 4 bolts on the assy and the pin attching the piston to the OB

 

[brokemotor]

The pin is a problem most of the time. but a little tip,[ For 2 coolers only] Loosen the manual release screw on the starboard side bracket to raise motor and turn to starboard to remove weight from port side bracket. Remove it and you have access to the three screws. Best to use a lift or risk bending the tilt tube.

 

[stargazer]

Good tip Brokemotor...Thanks

 

[chocsea]

Try ebay.......no# 4648201329..buy it now $79.00 (new) good luck..