Mr Wizzard wrote:
"Jerry" wrote in message
ups.com...
Hello!

I have a 1970 Mercury 1150 outboard and I'm having a problem with the
power tilt and trim.

Need more info ...

What info do you need?

I put the motor in the full-up position and filled
the reservoir.

Why did you do this? Did it empty on its own?

The fluid level was low. I purchased the boat a few years ago and never
really checked it so I decided to check it and saw the level was low. I
don't know if it emptied on it's own or not but I have not seen any
leaks.

After I did this the motor stopped going down.

Was it working before you did this ? If so (See above)
why did do have to put fluid in it? (missing details here)

Yes, it was working before I did this.

Could be a bad seal in a cylinder. Are you doing this
with the cylinders dusconnected from the motor ?

No. Cylinders remain connected to the motor.

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Jerry