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Question
I might buy a late 80's Seaswirl. The only problem with the boat is the tilt/trim moves very slow. It takes 10 to 15 min to bring it up. He also has to push the button several times to get it to engage. The owner told me to motor got wet, and that's when the problem started.
Do you think it's a bad motor, or maybe wiring, or something else?
It is hard to tell without running some tests but I can tell you that when those motors go bad, they usually don't work at all. It might be more likely that one of the check valves in the hydraulic system is stuck not letting enough fluid by or the pump itself has gone bad. If the motor sounds like it is turning without restriction, I would look at the pump or the check valves.
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tyler boehner
Expertise
Basic boat motor mechanics or boat wiring. I can help the most on mercruisers, merc outboards, and johnson evinrude outboards.
Experience
Mercruiser tech. Started working on boat motors three years ago. I have limited shop time under my belt but have proven myself in our shop and am now the shop manager.
Organizations
I have a mercury tech number and a yamaha tech number if you would like, but i don't think that being a certified tech makes you a good diagnostic pro.
Education/Credentials
Three years of see and learn shop time. Two weeks of tech training at Mercuiser school at Springfield. Two update merc schools at Topeka KS. "gotta love George". Tons of "E" skills classes online. Most of my ability to diagnose came from shop time working out problems.
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