Motor tilt

[StBalor]

Hey guys new to the site and just got my 1st boat. yesterday August 8, 2007. Guess what it is? Yep, a V20 1975 solid as a rock.
I noticed a problem this morning, i was titing the motor and noticed a little smoke coming from under the cover. Removed cover and noticed wires were hot and some of the wire covering even started to melt.
Any suggestions on how to stop that from happening?

[parishht]

Welcome to the site.

First, what motor do you have?
Second, make sure your connections are wired correctly.

Make sure all your connections are clean.

There could also be a short in the tilt motor.
Is there fluid in the resevoir?

These are things I would check,
but the mechanics will be along to give more ideas.

[tsubaki]

Welcome to the site and let me be the first to say,POST PICTURES *;D (too late MJ already got ya)
These guys will help you along.

We are glad to help, but we need to know what we are working on. ;D

[whatknot]

Check both your battery connections..

[StBalor]

sorry guys, new to this. Motor is a 1991 johnson 155 hp.
i will check all connections.
As for pics, i do not have a camera at the moment, but have been wanting one. Maybe now i have a good enough reason to go get one.

[Skools_Dual]

what wires were smoking and what color were they, i'll get ya right ;D

[StBalor]

Originally Posted by Skools_Dual

what wires were smoking and what color were they, i'll get ya right *;D

I'll look tomorrow after work and post back.

[StBalor]

Blue and green wire. they were very hot to the touch yesterday. in fact, i could not touch them for long.

Did not have time to check connections today. Will do it tomorrow.

[msbhammer]

Go to the nearest Walmart, get out your credit card and buy a camera. ;D ;D ;D
We want Pics. :P
Welcome to the site. 8)