need help on 82 200 hp

[david78]

i just recently installed a 200 horse johnson and the tilt motor runs but doesnt move. the trim i believe is stuck cause the motor will not go high enough to prop the motor up to keep it from hitting. i can barely see the wires on the tilt trim motors as they were cut and a 4 wire trailer harness was added so colors dont match at all. have not got to try to start the motor yet cause the tilt trim is the bigger issue. i have looked online and cant find anything to help me. there are two wires coming from the tilt and two from the trim. can someone please help.

[boats.net]

The factory Trim/Tilt only has two wires from the ptt motor.

[mileswaskey]

I also have an 82 200 with a tilt/trim issue. I have power, the rams will raise and lower but only without the weight of the engine on them.
I will bleed the system (lock engine into trailering position, raise and lower the unit 4/5 times then refill the reservoir with the trim at the lowest position). I have tried this multiple times and the tilt will not be able to lift the motor.

Should I disconnect the large center ram from the motor then bleed the system or is there reason to suspect an internal failure?

Thanks,

Miles

[boats.net]

Based on your explaination, you have an internal malfunction.