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Well, as with everything surrounding "boating" we got a couple problems solved, only to find a couple others.

92 Gulfstream 232 with twin Johnson 150's. My last report mentioned losing the engines then switching fuel tanks and engines started again. Well, as it turns out, the guys using my boat THOUGHT they were on the main tank, but were really on the aux tank, which only had 20 gallons. They ran it dry. Long story short, fuel problem solved, as long as the tanks have fuel. LOL.

Opened seacock and both washdown hose and livewell work. Still don't know how to actually USE that livewell. I posted a separate question about that.

New problems: 1) port engine won't trim down. He said pump appears to be fine, but must be a bad seal someplace. He'll figure it out tomorrow. Then, one of the engines lost a starter. Switched starters from other engine and it fired up. Told him to replace both. Assuming they aren't that costly? Anyone know the part number?

So, wasn't able to adjust the throttle cables or give her a good sea trial. BUT, we're one step closer to Kingfish and Wahoo hunting!!

Thanks,

John
 
JJRJR said:
Well, as with everything surrounding "boating" we got a couple problems solved, only to find a couple others.

92 Gulfstream 232 with twin Johnson 150's. My last report mentioned losing the engines then switching fuel tanks and engines started again. Well, as it turns out, the guys using my boat THOUGHT they were on the main tank, but were really on the aux tank, which only had 20 gallons. They ran it dry. Long story short, fuel problem solved, as long as the tanks have fuel. LOL.

Opened seacock and both washdown hose and livewell work. Still don't know how to actually USE that livewell. I posted a separate question about that.

New problems: 1) port engine won't trim down. He said pump appears to be fine, but must be a bad seal someplace. He'll figure it out tomorrow. Then, one of the engines lost a starter. Switched starters from other engine and it fired up. Told him to replace both. Assuming they aren't that costly? Anyone know the part number?

So, wasn't able to adjust the throttle cables or give her a good sea trial. BUT, we're one step closer to Kingfish and Wahoo hunting!!

Thanks,

John
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If the motor trims up but not down than it probably isn't a seal. It could be a relay or the switch itself. Have you tested both the switxh on the throttle as well as the one on the cowling?

With respect to starters, EVERYTHING for boats is expensive. If one started is working well, keep it and save your money for the other things yo are going to find
 
if trim goes up ok but not down agreed on that being an electrical relay/controller/corroded connection issue. have you tested the trim control built into the cowl (assuming it has one)? also, you may be able to swap the up and down relays to troubleshoot. not sure on that model.

and also agree there is zero reason to replace the starter on the other motor. very few engine parts will mirror image each other on wear. the only exception i can think of are modern ignition coils where it is common for two or three to go at once.
 
Probably a relay.
Blue is up green is down.
If its going in one direction make sure contacts are clean then simply connect green to blue an blue to green & see what happens.
The relays are in a box on the top aft of the powerhead.
 
If the outboard trims down but not up, it most likely is the tilt limit switch located beneath the front lower cowling near where your steering linkage is attached. It is a small square black box with a single "plunger" type (looks like a dimple) switch held in place with a 10mm bolt. This works in concert with an eccentric ring that encompasses the tilt tube. Essentially, as the motor tilts upward, the switch rotates upward with the motor, adjacent to the ring. As the dimple of the switch reaches the eccentric section of the ring that protrudes further out, it depresses the switch and opens the tilt/trim circuit. Adjusting this ring is how you control where your maximum tilt limit is set so you do not damage anything by tilting your motor up too far. Either that eccentric ring is adjusted poorly, or your tilt limit switch is bad. I had the exact same issue on a 1995 225 Johnson.

Part is below, a little over $30.
http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/brp/B-0584149.html
 
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