I have a 2001 SeaRay Express Cruiser. Engine replaced in 2007 with 5.0 MPI Mercruiser crate engine. The manifolds and risers have not been changed since. Boat is trailered and gets flushed with fresh water upon each use. Is the replacement of manifolds and risers a DIY? I have read up on some of...
In the process of fixing power trim issues, pulled the pump from the boat, replaced the solenoids, tested pump out of the boat, and it works. Putting back the boat, and reconnecting the electrical connections. I am planning on bleeding the lines, and disconnecting from the cylinders, it would be...
I managed to pull the power trim pump out of my 2001 215 Express Cruiser. While originally, I thought it to be the solenoid that was the problem (sterndrive couldn't go down but pump would go and nothing on the up), after connecting a battery to the correct terminals I determined that the pump...
Also, what's the likelihood it may be the trim limit switches gone bad? WOuld that prevent the drive from going up and down despite working solenoids/pump?
Thanks Bt Doctur. A couple of things that I want some more clarity on your post. You refer to "trailer" button. I don't know if I have that. I just have up or down. What does that mean? I reviewed the accompanying video, it would appear that the bracket in the video flanges outward, mine flanges...
Last year at the end of the season, I had difficulty with the power trim it wouldn't go up or down. Since it was the end of the season and it was up in the trailer position, I just left it alone, to tackle this spring. Well, here we are. Here's what I have seen thus far. I can get the power trim...
I have read most if not all posts on leaking drive oil in to the bilge and outside. It would seem like the most logical way to start is go from your resevoir bottle and work back toward the drive, checking the cap on the resevoir, the seal for the cap, the resevoir bottle for leaks, the line...
From Long Island too.
Hi All,
I am from Long Island too, Huntington too, grew up here and never left. Although, I do launch mostly from the South Shore.