[J Benckert]

I have a mercruiser outdrive. Right now when I try to raise or lower it, the hydraulic pump works but the outdrive dont move up or down. I checked the fluid and the fluid in the resovoir was thick and milky. I added some new fluid but nothing helped. I can move the outdrive down if I push on it while someone pushes th down button.
Should I bleed the system? If so, how?

Any other suggestions at all?

Is there any place I should check for leaks?

Other helpful hints?

 

[barnaclebillsmarine]

Chances are the orings in the trim cylinders are swelled not causing the outdrive to go down. It is a common problem. If that is the case you will need to remove the cylinders and install new end cap seals.

 

[Byter]

Even though you probably don't have a Bayliner or Trophy, there's a lot of good sterndrive info here.

http://www.baylinerownersclub.org/forum/

Try the Technical Discussion first.

 

[J Benckert]

Thanks guys. Soon as it stops raining and snowing I'm on it.

 

[EDD]

We have new trim cylinders for your drive,$120.00 each

 

[sjef]

You must flush all of the old contaminated fluid out before installing new cylinders. Your old cylinders can be rebuilt or replaced but you must get all of the water out of the pump and hydraulic lines.