Topic: Detwiler hydraulic JP problem

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March 5, 2008 at 3:02 pm #413802

bd bass
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Ive got a 2007 Cougar/225 Optimax with the Detwiler hydraulic JP/blinker trim. The JP will go down but not back up. It makes noise like it is trying to raise the motor but will not lift it. I have not seen a leak and am not sure how/where to check the fluid. Any ideas?

March 5, 2008 at 3:32 pm #413803

Bass Cat Boats
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We are not sure the year model, though on the older Detwilers they would loose fluid in the cylinders as the four center stem bolts would stretch. Those are 1/4″ stem bolts and allowed the upper and lower retaining plates to separate, thus loosing one o-ring and the fluid escapes. Detwiler had a kit to rebuild, or you can choose to upgrade to the newer system with the 115 Mercury trim pump and ram, which is your best option. Hope this helps you out! BCB

January 4, 2009 at 4:52 am #413806

Bass Cat Boats
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Well, my Detwiler started leaking fluid and over a period of time in storage lowered down from where it was at when stored. This is a pre-redesign model from the 05 time frame and before Detwiler changed ownership. Does anybody know what my options are for replacing it? Does Detwiler have an upgrade or trade-in program for the old ones to the new ones? Ive been away from this board and fishing in general for a while having changed jobs and being pretty well tied up with it for about the last year or so, but Im looking forward now to a productive spring on the water. I sure hope things havent changed on this board and how helpful everybody was. Thanks much for any suggestions and info. Deke[font=&QUOT]Deke[/font]

January 4, 2009 at 5:00 am #413808

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Same board Deke! You can contact Detwiler on your options, though on an 05 you probably wont get too much there. The newer design is a good set up.

January 4, 2009 at 5:13 pm #413811

Corky
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I have owned three Detwiler Jack Plates, and had at least some trouble with all three plates. Back when Mr. Detwiler was running the service department, he was very helpful and walked me through several repairs on my first Detwiler plate. After Mr. Detwiler was no longer active in the company, the new management was not helpful at all with me concerning problems, but I had a great mechanic that kept the second Detwiler running, though at a cost. My last Detwiler had the least problems at all, but I had to replace the exacto-gauge, which Detwiler said was much improved, and the sending unit. Regarding the plate making noise when going up, two of my plates did that and the problem each time was the exacto-gauge and once it was the exacto-gauge and sending unit. Try greasing the zerk fittings on each side of the plate, and that may stop the problem. I assisted a friend having the same problem that you describe, and all he needed was grease in the zerk fittings. My next plate will probably be a Bobs Hydraulic plate. I hope this was helpful. Corky
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