Trim Pump problem?
05-03-2006, 01:58 PM
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Trim Pump problem?
Last year my port outdrive was running VERY slow. I thought it was the pump and replaced it but the same problem existed. Turned out to be a ground issue and problem solved.
I changed the starboard pump this winter hoping to have both running closer to the same speed and now it moves about half the speed of the port (worse then before).
Checked the grounds first thing and all looks great.
This is about to drive me nuts. For a year now I have had two drives running at different speeds and it is a pain to have to do each seperately.
The dealer checked the cylinders, lines, etc last fall and all was good. He actually found the ground problem.
What would you guys be checking at this point?
I changed the starboard pump this winter hoping to have both running closer to the same speed and now it moves about half the speed of the port (worse then before).
Checked the grounds first thing and all looks great.
This is about to drive me nuts. For a year now I have had two drives running at different speeds and it is a pain to have to do each seperately.
The dealer checked the cylinders, lines, etc last fall and all was good. He actually found the ground problem.
What would you guys be checking at this point?
05-03-2006, 04:59 PM
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Re: Trim Pump problem?
I'd be checking voltages first......it's easy enough to do.
Check what the positive voltage is on the
motor side of the "up" solenoid, if low,( compared to batt. voltage) work back to the pos. source, and find where it drops.
Test for a voltage drop from the trim pump
ground to battery neg.( should be minimal)
Check what the positive voltage is on the
motor side of the "up" solenoid, if low,( compared to batt. voltage) work back to the pos. source, and find where it drops.
Test for a voltage drop from the trim pump
ground to battery neg.( should be minimal)
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05-04-2006, 12:32 AM
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Re: Trim Pump problem?
How old is the boat? If your dealer did not tear down the trim rams, I think they may be your problem. I have had the same problem, rebuilt rams, and they work great.
05-04-2006, 07:36 AM
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Re: Trim Pump problem?
Originally Posted by JaayTeee
I'd be checking voltages first......it's easy enough to do.
Check what the positive voltage is on the
motor side of the "up" solenoid, if low,( compared to batt. voltage) work back to the pos. source, and find where it drops.
Test for a voltage drop from the trim pump
ground to battery neg.( should be minimal)
Check what the positive voltage is on the
motor side of the "up" solenoid, if low,( compared to batt. voltage) work back to the pos. source, and find where it drops.
Test for a voltage drop from the trim pump
ground to battery neg.( should be minimal)
I'll check that tonight and see what I get.
Thank you
05-04-2006, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Dock Holiday
Last year my port outdrive was running VERY slow. I thought it was the pump and replaced it but the same problem existed. Turned out to be a ground issue and problem solved.
I changed the starboard pump this winter hoping to have both running closer to the same speed and now it moves about half the speed of the port (worse then before).
Checked the grounds first thing and all looks great.
This is about to drive me nuts. For a year now I have had two drives running at different speeds and it is a pain to have to do each separately.
The dealer checked the cylinders, lines, etc last fall and all was good. He actually found the ground problem.
What would you guys be checking at this point?
I changed the starboard pump this winter hoping to have both running closer to the same speed and now it moves about half the speed of the port (worse then before).
Checked the grounds first thing and all looks great.
This is about to drive me nuts. For a year now I have had two drives running at different speeds and it is a pain to have to do each separately.
The dealer checked the cylinders, lines, etc last fall and all was good. He actually found the ground problem.
What would you guys be checking at this point?
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05-04-2006, 07:38 AM
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Re: Trim Pump problem?
Originally Posted by speedreeder
How old is the boat? If your dealer did not tear down the trim rams, I think they may be your problem. I have had the same problem, rebuilt rams, and they work great.
The boat is a 2002 model with 300 hours on it. They did not tear them down, he had a pressure test tool that he hooked up from what I understand.
05-04-2006, 08:46 AM
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Re: Trim Pump problem?
There are different pumps with different valving. I just went through this same issue.
I had a pump that was so slow and couldn't lift the drive under power. The pump was new, but the valving was wrong. Mechanic replaced the valving and it works perfect.
I had a pump that was so slow and couldn't lift the drive under power. The pump was new, but the valving was wrong. Mechanic replaced the valving and it works perfect.
05-04-2006, 09:42 PM
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Re: Trim Pump problem?
Turned out to be low voltage. All is fixed and it is working well. The two drives are not in complete sinc with each other put pretty close. I was a little low on drive fluid on both as well! 
