Outboard Motor Tilt Trim Problem. How To Fix A Yamaha F225 Tilt Trim That Does Not Work.

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

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[@carvinlambert6899]

Thank you Brother.. Excellent demonstration!!! I did laugh and jumped back from the screen ...when that bolt Blew By us out here in the Audience!! Thanks for a great video on how to save money to do it ourselves!!

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

@@carvinlambert6899 thank you. Glad to help. That explosion made quite a mess on my camera. I sometimes still jump when I watch that part of the video 😂 Doing this myself saved a lot of time and money. It was prime fishing when I made this video and I didn't want my boat sitting at the shop when I should on the water.

[@colemant6845]

The BEST detailed YT video on this common problem.... Marinas charge $300 for this same service. Well Done!

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

Thank you. I'm glad to help people save some money.

[@livingthelife4710]

Just ran across this problem and your video helped me understand what the issue was and the proper way to fix. Thanks for the post great video and easy to follow.

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

You're welcome. I'm glad this helped you fix your problem. It's not as hard as I thought it was and I save some money. I have another boat and motor now with more things to deal with. The acronym for BOAT is so true.

[@brian1715]

If you have that much air, it indicates you have bad seals or pitting on your trim rams. Give them a good once over. Also, when bleeding the air don’t take the screw all the way out you just need to take it to the end let the air out, then screw it back in repeat process about 10 or 15 times, then refill till it blows over

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

Thanks for the heads up. This happened right after I had my motor serviced. I was told that they topped off my trim fluid. I don't think they bleed it properly if at all. They did mention replacing the seals soon. It's worked great after bleeding it. I was a little disappointed with my mechanic. They have been great over the years, but this oversight set me back on time. I could have taken it back, but I didn't want to wait while fishing was great.

[@broderickwhitaker6666]

You turn the screwdriver clockwise to de-pressurize the power trim. Turning counterclockwise closes the system. That is why you were getting pressure all at once when you removed the plug.

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll keep that in mind the next time I have to do this.

[@tyyoung3698]

Hey Tommy! Great video, thanks. Do you have a video on replacing trim cylinder bushings too ?

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

Thank you. Not yet. I will have to replace it soon.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Hope you have great 2023 on the water

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

Thank you. I hope you have an awesome 2023 as well. Happy New Year!

[@savepunta]

Great advice bid! I have 115H and was able to use your intel. Not only does that little flathead on set help relief to move up and down but it helped free up to prime motor and bleed off air.

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

I'm glad you found this video helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@dtrain1476]

Awesome information Tommy! Thanks for sharing!

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

Thank you. No problem. I'll share some other issues I ran into with my boat and trailer soon.

[@wilsonjr5713]

Congratulations on the boat When did you get it?

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

I've had it for 10 years. I will be showing more content of my boat. I have a few videos showing it. I'm working on some new boat projects.

[@boatinsane]

When this happen the pump dosnt make any sound too? Like no working?

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

The pump worked and made a sound. The hydraulic arm would not raise to lift the motor.

[@randycoleman6065]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

You're welcome. Glad to help.

[@userethan40]

Any advice for if the outboard can tilt all the way up and then 85% down but if it goes past that is wont trim back up?

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

This sounds similar to the problem I had. When I manually lifted it, the trim would kind of work until a certain point. There was air in my system. Bleeding out fixed the problem.

[@andruskomardesic9070]

I have Yamaha 150 hp. When the engine goes down cracking sound appear and it won't go all the way down... any advice

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

I'm not a mechanic, so I'm not sure. I've never had that problem before. Sorry I can't help.

[@williampermuy-u5k]

I’ve moved my trim up and he got stuck now it doesn’t move. You don’t make it sound only here click click. What could that be? They change the fluid on the seals two weeks ago

[@JuanGa239]

Done!!! Thank you Sir

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

You're welcome. Glad to help.

[@denverlatham1945]

One guy I watched said to leave the screw out when you go up and down to let the air out that way you’re actually working air out of it and you feel it each time you go up and down

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

Does he show this in the video? Can you share the video link? If you leave the screw out, all of the fluid would leak out. It would probably squirt out and make a mess everywhere when you go up and down.

[@denverlatham1945]

@@TomyTekOutdoors it didn’t on hills. It had the two cylinders on the side and the one in the middle, but I don’t know about all of them. I don’t remember who it was.

[@denverlatham1945]

I have an older boat motor Johnson 140 and I believe that was what I was watching and he left the fill plug I don’t remember which guy did it out and yes, it showed it on the video

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

@@denverlatham1945 thanks for sharing the information. Doing it this way fixed my problem and it work at least a year before I sold the boat. As long as it worked for you is what matters. I used the process after watching several videos and researching online.

[@gregbetsyparker3935]

Great video!! Thanks for simple solution!

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

Thank you. Glad to help.

[@JA-gx4hb]

Next do a video on changing the leaking seals. (There's a reason you were low on fluid.)

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

They seals sure ok although they are quite old. There was a lot of air in the fluid. Once I got the air out, it was good to go.

[@gloribelsantos8835]

Ty this will really help me out!

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@Mgtgrll]

If you trim motor wasnt working, how did your trim it up and down after filling…..?

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

The trim motor worked. The motor would not raise. There was a lot of air in the trim fluid.

[@Terryblount]

Won't the new fluid just leak out like the old fluid did?

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

The fluid would leak out if the seals are bad. My mechanic said that we should address the seals soon, but they were ok. He said they topped off the fluid in my last service, but there was a lot air in the fluid. That's what caused it to stop working. Once I took care of that, it's worked great every since. I could have taken it to my mechanic to fix this problem, but I didn't want my boat to be in the shop during prime fishing.

[@ethanchabert]

great video, thanks! but hey, get some safety glasses. :)

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

Thank you. Glad to help. You're absolutely right 😁

[@joepedrasa4569]

A video to replace the tilt reservoir

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

@@joepedrasa4569 that would be a nice project, but I sold this boat already. My new boat won't need it to be changed any time soon.

[@userok209]

same happened to me to much air and color change ...why ?

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

This could be an indicator that your seals could be leaking. My mechanic said they checked my fluid and topped it off. I'm guessing they didn't bleed my fluid. They told me my seals were ok, but should be replaced soon.

[@commonsense9809]

17 inch or 17 millimeter?

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

It's 17 millimeter.

[@kannanbridges7974]

mine wont prime at all

[@georgenettlesjr1466]

Mine was loud just like that and I thought it was bad

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

Did you have a problem with yours? All trims I've had on my boats have been pretty loud.

[@anujkumarmehta9429]

😊

[@LeroyStarrett]

But that doesn't mean you replace the seals on it

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

I didn't. My mechanic said to replace them on my next visit with him. This fixed my problem for a year, but have sold the boat.

[@gatorsaw3315]

Bubba. Best of wish's and all but this is not good boat tech.. It had a leak is why it lost fluid. Period.. They dont burn fluid and dont need bled.. You have a bad seal or seals... 25 years as a boat mechanic

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

I appreciate your input. That really sucks because I was told differently from my mechanic at the time. They told me that they checked my fluid and that my seals were ok, but should be changed soon. They were a highly recommended mechanic as well and have been great to me for several years. After this fix, it worked flawlessly for several months, but I sold the boat. I have a Suzuki outboard now and will be using a different mechanic, since they don't service Suzuki.

[@PETER2431959]

🤓 where are your safety glasses

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

I know right. I should have been wearing them. Shame on me 🤦‍♂

[@williampermuy-u5k]

I’ve moved my trim up and he got stuck now it doesn’t move. You don’t make it sound only here click click. What could that be? They change the fluid on the seals two weeks ago

[@williampermuy-u5k]

I’ve moved my trim up and he got stuck now it doesn’t move. You don’t make it sound only here click click. What could that be? They change the fluid on the seals two weeks ago

[@williampermuy-u5k]

I’ve moved my trim up and he got stuck now it doesn’t move. You don’t make i it sound only here click click. What could that be? They change the fluid on the seals two weeks ago