Finally found the problem. When fully retracted, the two rods were sliding together so that they bound up and did not have the power to lift the hatch. I put spacers between them so that they are about 3.5 inches apart and secured the whole assembly with nuts. Now works like a charm! Thanks...
Thanks very much to all of you for your advice! I am headed down to the boat now to try and remove some of the fluid and check over the electrical connections. Hopefully, this will fix the problem!
It was working fine, but the fluid level was really low. I was worried that it wouldn't open if I didn't add fluid. The motor is different "weak sounding" in the first couple of inches.
I am having problems with the lift system on my engine room hatch. I recently topped off the reservoir with Automatic transmission fluid (which it calls for) and now the hatch won't open until I pry it open with a crow bar. Once I get it up about 2 inches, it will raise all of the way. Any...
Yesterday upon retuning to my dock, I noticed the carpet in the Aft Cabin was saturated with rusty colored water. Not a worrisome amount, but enough to get me tearing into every panel in and around the Cabin. I cannot locate a parted hose anywhere and the bilge is for the most part dry. It...
The Power Supply part # is: SP-201B. The fridge didn't work when I purchased the boat so I Ordered the compressor kit through West Marine. As it turned out, it just wasn't getting any power.
No AC power at all to unit and DC blows fuse immediately. I found a new power pack for $589.00, but I want to be sure I can return it if that’s not the problem.