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Dr. Dan
10-03-2001, 08:37 AM
Alright I am tapping the great resources of Gearhead knowledge for a friend...He has a Mercury 60hp out board,that just won't maintain trim, he's replaced the pump and reservoir but it keeps losing it's "erection", it's a medical term, what do you guys suggest, is it a bad seal? I thought I'd ask even if it's off topic from our Donzi norm...Thanks in Advance for any suggestions...Doc :rolleyes:

Forrest
10-03-2001, 09:26 AM
Most likely the pump unit has a bad check valve.

GeneD
10-03-2001, 11:24 PM
What Forrest said.
Unless...it's losing fluid. Then of course, check the seal.

Dr. Dan
10-04-2001, 08:14 PM
Hey Guys thanks for the response, I relayed what you both suggested, he says the shop he took it to get repaired, claims they replaced the pump & resevoir(he's not 100% sure they did,questionable reputation) and that sometimes when he hits the trim button he hears the motor trying to trim but nothing happens, it doesn't move, then there are times it trims up properly but won't hold the trim? Could it be electical related? It's weird, cuz it doesn't happen with any consistency...What's your next best "Diagnosis"...? Thanks Danny :D