Expert: tyler boehner - 2/27/2008

Question
I have a 1996 bayliner with a 3.0.My trim will not move up or down.I use it june 07, and trim it up and stored it, have not use it since.I pulled lines off cylinders and hit the up trim,shot oil out.Same with down.Even stood on it.
Acts like it just stuck.What do i try next.

Answer
Can you hear the trim motor running when you push the button?  Check the fluid in the reservoir and make sure it isn't low.  If the fluid is low, it may be vapor locking the trim pump.  If the fluid is ok and the pump is running, does the trim motor sound like it is bogging down?  Like the sound it makes when it is trimmed all the way up and you keep holding the button.  If it is bogging down, it will make a low grumble sound rather than a higher pitch buzz.  You may have a stuck valve inside the trim system.  If you give me a little more info, i will look at some diagrams at work tomorrow and be able to tell you how do dig deeper into the trim system if you need to.