135HP Mercury Black Max Trim Motor Replacement - '87 Stratos 179v. AND Bleed Down Problem FIXED!

I finally took on this project after putting it off for a couple years. Mostly because I was having a hard time finding the kind of info to help me do it confidently.
I ordered the motor from a seller on ebay after taking out the old one the week before and seeing what it really looked like. I tried to clean it up and make it work better but it only made a slight improvement so I decided to look for one and found one that looked similar.
If you need this motor search for "Tilt trim motor for Mercury Pump 3 Wire 3 Ram; 430-22012. It was priced at $214.77 in late April 2022.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that the motor stopped bleeding down with the new motor as well!
Hopefully this video helps you out.
Thanks for watching.

[@garretboling1660]

Very informational I’m installing new tilt and trim unit as a whole and just using that ratchet strap and tilting the mounting bracket up is going to save me some headache the videos I’ve seen the all pull the motor thank you sir for you video

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evaoropezamontes6693]

Hi, how are you? I hope you're doing well. I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the video you made. It saved me a lot of money. I was desperate and couldn't find the problem. There's only one video on KZbin and it's yours. I just wanted to thank you and may God bless you. People like you are the creators of motivation. Greetings from Chicago, my intelligent friend.

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Wow. Thank you

[@siphoedwin2375]

You are so correct , he is the only one so far👌

[@siphoedwin2375]

Wow thumps up ,, you really help me , I've got a similar outboard motor with a 115 hp and the mechanism is the same .I tried taking out the motor but failed because I just didn't know I have to take out the bracket first ,Thanks a million , all the way from South Africa and now I know what to do next🙏🥰

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Glad i could help

[@santossuarez]

I'm working on the same engine and trim for my son's flats boat. Thanks for your video!

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Glad to help

[@AnthonyShimukonas]

Thank you, got it done with this video!!!!

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

That's awesome. Glad i could help

[@paulrodman8900]

Thank you so much man, just got a 89 procraft with a mariner 115. This will be a very helpful video when it comes time to install the pump

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Glad i could belp. Love my new trim motor.

[@rayschmitt7999]

This is for a 2 wire motor. Mine has 3 wire. Blue , Green and Black. Also does not have quick disconnect bullet connectors but eye type connectors on blue ,green & black. I think this video is the same process just different number of wires and quick disconnect. Also the relays are located between the v cylinders on back of motor. Thanks for the video. It is absolutely what I have been looking for. You might mention that if stuck at boat ramp and motor won't go up that by releasing pressure that you showed, is the way to get home without dragging the lower unit skeg on the pavement. THANKS AGAIN from a Viet Nam Veteran.

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Thanks for the comment! Now people can read that tip about releasing pressure to raise manually. Thanks!

[@stevenwright6280]

Excellent video it's really helped me a lot I was attempting to replace my trim motor on a 200 horse Mercury basically the same setup and had no idea how to do it I struggled for a while and gave up until I found your video at some point I'm going to attempt to do it again and I'm sure I can now because there's no way to get to that back screw unless you're moving that bracket just have to figure out how I'm going to tie the motor up thank you for the info and your video great job

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Thank you! Glad I could help. Good luck. If you can't tie it up you could always prop it with a V notched board or something with a jack. Just to help it a little. It pretty much stays put but better safe than sorry is all.

[@stevenwright6280]

@@thehandyhomeowner9781 ok thanks I have plenty of 2X6 laying around that's what I'll do, thanks again for your help.

[@ericdwyer8726]

Great video. The only thing I would have done different is put silicone in the 2 bolts holes to make them water tight.

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

I'm pretty sure i did (i would tend to do that) but i must not have put it in the video for some reason. I'll double check and make sure.

[@bouldernelsonbigfoot]

Thanks

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

No problem

[@brandonposey1065]

Thank you very much for the video. Iv been scratching my head all night trying to get the motor of without knowing you had to remove the side. What a poo design lol. But now I know how to remove it lol.

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

You are VERY welcome. I was in the same boat. Hahaha. Could hardly find a video to help me and after 3 or 4 years finally learned enough to give it a try. Glad i could help you out. Good luck! I hope your repair goes as well as mine did!

[@rickeyroberts9812]

Good viedo did ever find out how tight to tighten steering nut

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Im not sure anymore

[@alexn.fishing197]

Definitely needed to see this! Swapping the same pump on mine, just only question is where did you connect the red wire with the fuse that’s bundled with the green/white and blue/white?

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

The red wire went to the starter solenoid. Look for the wires going to the starter. Big wires and one should be marked red. I hope i didn't skip showing that part. That's kinda critical information. .

[@stephenhobbs4751]

Alex, did you figure out where the red wire goes? I think I have the same set up you do, the small red wire coming from the control box. Let me know!

[@markspears1167]

I’m curious where you bought your trim motor and if you remember the brand of it? Thank you! I had to replace my trim motor and bought one from Amazon and one of the bolt flanges was broken off and the replacement motor burned up as I was working the air out of the pump and filling with fluid. I believe I paid a hundred and something for it.

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Ebay . www.ebay.com/itm/165280447039?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Mx77oG4hR8q&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=ger-PpdnRhO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=SMS

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Search ebay for mercury trim motor 3 wire 3 ram 430-22012. I hope mine lasts a long time. So far so good though. It's almosy too quiet. I have to look to see if it's working! Lol

[@ronalddove85]

Great video.. I have ordered my motor from Amazon. I paid 183.00 for it. I miss ordered the 1st one but was able to cancel it in time when I seen I have a 3 wire.. Still hoping now it's the same motor as yours. I got lucky and found your video relatively quick and didn't have to scour the web. I think you made a very straight informational video. I did see where someone ask about marine caulking bolts and side piece back.. I was thinking the same. No biggie though to still do it. I want to thank you for a great step by step video. Especially doing the work yourself and filming it all. I've watched it enough times now that I have it down pat... Thanks again..

[@robertmalia1077]

The last 2 wires connect to the trim switch wires ?

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Hey there. I'm pretty sure those were the last ones to hook up. Do you have other wires left to connect to instead?

[@robertmalia1077]

@@thehandyhomeowner9781 would have helped if I finished the entire video lol. I stopped after u started putting it back together because that part I'm ok with and thought you missed that part with connecting the switch. Video was a huge help tho. Thanks.

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Glad i could help. Thanks for the comments

[@Alfactors]

I'm late on this but I think if you just put new orings on the motor it would stop falling

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

You are probably correct.

[@nazirghumra4630]

Is it the same for a 200 black max

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

I'm not completely sure but take the cover off and look at the set up and compare to the video. I would think it's very possible that it is.

[@gixxerguy1992]

How do you add fluid to it?

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Its been a while since i have so I'd have to look it up. Ive seen videos on the subject. Maybe I'll make one.

[@gixxerguy1992]

@@thehandyhomeowner9781 thank you I recently found a video on that as well. I just got a 150 black max on my new to me boat. Your videos have been extremely helpful because I have learned the 135 and 150 are almost identical, except for power and my trim motor just went out last week, my new DB electrical trim motor should be here tomorrow so I will be watching your video probably 15 more times while I scratch my head

[@gixxerguy1992]

@@thehandyhomeowner9781 update I have completed the project except for beautification of the wires and have added the fluid for empty!

[@chrisdobson3241]

Ive done this same thing on the the same motor except now my motor wont trim up. Anyone have any ideas on what i need to do next other than give up and buy a new engine 😅

[@chrisdobson3241]

Ive done the same thing to my black max but now it wont trim up any ideas anyone before this motor becomes a new artificial reef

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Aww man that sucks. Im not suren. Therr is a facebook group for black max . Ask there.

[@bassneckfishing2505]

Look like you forgot to reseal your transom boats

[@bassneckfishing2505]

Did everything else right

[@thehandyhomeowner9781]

Thanks. I think i did too now that you mention it. I'll take care of that right away.