Power tilt yamaha 90 2 stroke

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Brought my motor up with power tilt after fishing on Saturday before pulling out. When I went to put the leg back down after pulling out it was stuck in the up position. Everything sounded normal just stuck in up position.
I messed around trying with some weight applied, up/down motor... Nothing was working.
I revisited yesterday and after powering up down a couple of times on the switch it came down. It is now functioning normally. I think I may have just gone too high and it past the pivot point somehow.

So... I had noticed recently some fluid under the boat in this area (stain/ fluid on the concrete in my carport)
It is a 1991 motor and the seals on the cylinders look shot, the tilt motor housing rusty...

Any advice on maintenance, repair of this?
It is working now but I think it should be addressed to avoid future issues.

Thanks
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Anyone?
Mostly wondering if anyone has ever replaced the seals on the hydrolic cylinder?
Or anyone has had to do any maintenance/ repair in this area.
Everything works now but I want to make sure it does not become a problem.

Thanks
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[scott craven]

Tips,

Hit your trim switch with some WD40.
Mine did the same thing, stuck in the up position and I thought the ram was shot.
the WD40 fixed it.

Might help ?

 

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Thanks Craven

The switch is good (actually new, had it replaced a few months ago because it was not working all the time).
Tilt motor is all good too. Everything sounded like it was working it just got stuck in up position. I think it went too high and "locked out"
It all functions as it did before now.

Problem is it has now I've had an issue once and I have looked at it so I can't ignore it.

Also had some fluid on the floor under the motor about a month ago that hasn't happened before.
I think the ram is good too but the seals where the rod goes in are old and pretty much fallen apart. I think they are like this on most motors.

I called and booked an appointment at shop for Tuesday morning when it happened on Saturday because I need the boat next weekend.
I have not cancelled appointment yet so probably best to take it in (which is a pain in the butt and the wallet) and have it checked out.

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[scott craven]

I hear ya, even if theres nothing wrong it still costs...

 

[profisher]

Check the fluid level...top it up if it is down

 

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Forgot to give some feedback on this...

So I took the boat in and was told that I needed to replace the whole trim unit. Seals were shot and too difficult and expensive to replace...
Rough quoted $2000 ish new or about $900 for a used one they had.
I left with getting nothing done and would think further on it.

So a bit of google and Youtube, as well as advice above. I decided to get some fluid and see if I could buy some time.
Well it took fair amount to top up. I then ran it up and and down with the filler screw out and burped out some watery oil then refilled and bled the air.
Working great now! I know it is not fixed permanently but I bet I get many years out of it and the motor is a 1991.

Disappointing part is that I spent the time to take the boat all the way to shop just to be told it needs a bunch of $$ thrown at it.
They did not check the fluid or top up or even mention it.

I left with a bad experiance, no helpfull advise and spent no money at the shop this time.
I would rather have been charged for an hour labour and fluid with advise and a quote to fix permanently.
Not the first time I have had this kind of experience at this shop. Actually the last 3 times in. Twice with boat and once with quad.
Happy to pay for honest work and advise but getting tired of getting screwed over.
Google is your friend.

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[daddystoy]

And that is why I gave up on shops years ago!! I would rather struggle and learn than take my boat into a shop. Had some bad experiences and outrageous bills! Never again!

 

[scott craven]

Tips,
Just saw this on used Vic...
might be able to get it for $400

http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/Yamaha--Outboard-Trim--Tilt--Pump-_20795029

 

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Thanks Craven.

I'm hoping mine will hang in for many years.
It functions a hell a lot better with fluid in it. LOL.