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Myacht lll
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Posted - 09/20/2009 :  11:53:01 AM  Show Profile Send Myacht lll a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I'm having some trouble with my trim tabs not deploying fully and moving way too slow. I think they need fluid but I don't know where the resevoir is and my manual doesn't tell me where it is either.
Anybody have a similar problem?


Hugh
1988 Carver Voyager w/single helm
Southwest Fl.

Bob On This
Senior Member



USA
329 Posts
Posted - 09/20/2009 :  7:30:53 PM  Show Profile Send Bob On This a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Hugh,
The trim reservoir on my 89 Voyager is mounted right between the exhaust outlets, right on top of the power steering reservoir.

If it's not there, just follow the two lines from the tabs.



Bob

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Mr Podman
Deck Hand



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Posted - 10/16/2009 :  06:57:31 AM  Show Profile Send Mr Podman a Private Message  Reply with Quote
On my 1988 Voyager the trim tab reservoir is not located as shown in the above picture. Rather, it is located above the bilge pump that you can see in the above picture.
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Justus3
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Canada
76 Posts
Posted - 10/16/2009 :  1:01:39 PM  Show Profile Send Justus3 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
My trim tabs also move quite slowly and only move about 4". I believe that is normal.

On a related note - remember that the trim tab motor can seize up if it is not used for an extended period. I found that out the hard way. The good news - if it does seize, it's not to hard to take it apart and free it up.

Ron


1978 Carver Santa Cruz 28
Vancouver Island BC
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Justus3
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Canada
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Posted - 10/16/2009 :  1:02:32 PM  Show Profile Send Justus3 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
My trim tabs also move quite slowly and only move about 4". I believe that is normal.

On a related note - remember that the trim tab motor can seize up if it is not used for an extended period. I found that out the hard way. The good news - if it does seize, it's not to hard to take it apart and free it up.

Ron


1978 Carver Santa Cruz 28
Vancouver Island BC
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Myacht lll
Deck Hand



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Posted - 10/16/2009 :  3:36:04 PM  Show Profile Send Myacht lll a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I fixed my trim tabs by taking apart the electrical connections, cleaning them and reconnecting everything with the proper heat shrink type crimp connectors. They are still not real fast but at least they work. I'd say it takes about 7 or 8 to go up or down. I think it should be more like 5 seconds.
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