L6 Merc Tilt and trim pump problem

[Carlson150XS]

Have a external Trim and Tilt pump for my L6. Round motor/square bottom with 4 hoses coming out bottom.
It's a bolt to the floor type.
Clicks when I try to trim up or down but does not move,have been told the motors bad.
If so do I-
Get replacement motor?
Replace whole unit?
Get motor rebuilt?

If so where do I get this done? Anyplace close to Baltimore,Md???

Thanks for your HELP!!!

[ShorePounder]

The motor's stuck at the very least.

I took the motor off of mine and pulled the armature, cleaned it up and put it all back together and haven't had a problem since. If you don't want to fool with it, or aren't comfortable with it, I'd look for a shop. You could hit the marine repair places, or try electric motor repair shops. I don't live near B-more, lived in Mont. Co. in the early 90's though. :D

[Raceman]

I agree with ShoreFlounder. They're not real complicated. Take it apart and give it a good cleaning.

[vector mike]

I used to have the same pump on my old inline and it did the same thing. As the guys said, it is a stuck motor. If it got a little water in it for some odd reason it will do it. (like forgetting to take out your drain plug after you get home) Guess how I know that? They are real easy to fix. Just pull the motor out of the top of the pump and take it apart and clean it. Just be sure to line up the motor shaft with the pump slot when you put it back together.

[Spreadeagle]

all the parts that mght be needed, brushes top plate, armature ect.. should all still be avail from merc - I think. They're not very difficult motors to repair-

i coould e-mail ya some part numbers if ya need them-

later
Gary

[ShorePounder]

(like forgetting to take out your drain plug after you get home) Guess how I know that?

Just did the same darn thing!!! Dern near sunk the boat in my backyard. Good thing my trim pump is up high.


Back to business:
It's an easy deal, the only headache, heartache, foul language inducer is once you've got everything cleaned up, You have to hold the brushes back against their springs while you put the lid back on the motor. Sounds easy don't it?? It'll take a little creative engineering to figure something out that will hold them in place . I used a couple of really small zip ties just pulled into loops, not zipped snug, once the brushes were over the commutator, I cut the zips and plopped the lid down.

The old...er ummm experienced folks may have a better solution. They usually do.:D :D

[Georgia Boy]

you can also get anything from the hoses, to the whole assembly from NAPA auto parts. I am not close to a marine dealer here but i have a napa close bye and you would not believe the stuff you can get from them. from rebuild kits to fuel pump diaphrams.

[Carlson150XS]

Thanks to everyone for your help!
Checked local boat junk yard and they want $225 for a used unit.
Checked local Dealer and they wanted $400 for a new one.
It looks like I'll take it apart as you guys suggest-What can I lose!
Jim

[ShorePounder]

Hey Jim, I'll help you in any way I can. If you run into trouble, jump on here, sometimes posting pics can help (the old saying about a picture equaling 1000 words applies here double).

It's pretty simple. Mine had been sitting for a number of years. Once I got the brushes freed up and the commutator cleaned, I lubed the bushing surfaces with some grease and put it back together. It's been trouble free ever since. Be careful with the brushes, they are a soft composite material, don't pry on or against them. I don't know how easy it is to find replacements.