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The electric motor operates the hydraulic pump which forces the fluid to the cylinders or rams that move the motor up or down to trim during operation and for trailering. It is made with anti-foam and extreme pressure additives that work together to provide stability and shear resistance.
If you have a Bennett Marine trim tab system please use Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF any type and you can even mix it if need be.
Hydraulic fluid for boat trim. Super Tech Marine Power Trim and Tilt Fluid is specially formulated to deliver optimal pump and seal life. It is made with anti-foam and extreme pressure additives that work together to provide stability and shear resistance. This trim hydraulic fluid also inhibits rust.
It is suitable for all power-steering systems. Type of Hydraulic Fluid in Trim Motor What color is the fluid thats in there now. Mercruiser sells thier own fluid.
They also have a list of acceptable fluids I have 10w-30 motor oil in mine - a Gen 2 which would be in the service manual for your particular drive. Super Tech Marine Power Trim and Tilt Fluid is specially formulated to deliver optimal pump and seal life. It is made with anti-foam and extreme pressure additives that work together to provide stability and shear resistance.
This trim hydraulic fluid also inhibits rust. It is suitable for all power-steering systems. The hydraulic steering fluid youre referring to Im assuming is Seastar.
If that is the case it is much too thin for trim. It is an ISO 15 fluid. Thats NOT 15 weight.
It would me more in line with 2 weight. As mentioned above ATF is correct for your application. Ill show you the easy way to fill or add fluid to your boats power trimtilt on a 40hp Evinrude as well this way works on many other boat motors.
In this video I look at fixing an outboard trim tilt motor that has water in the hydraulic oil. This covers cleaning out the old oil and resealing the unit a. Its pink hydraulic fluid and its the trim reservoir not steering fluid I have to top up now and again the leak is not much but I would like it fixed.
I will try trimming the leg up and down without the engine running but it takes awhile overnightfor the fluid to appear in the bilge. As a substitute Penzoil company has a marine tilt-and-trim hydraulic fluid that can be used for power steering and tilt-and-trim systems. In addition Penzoil has a marine outboard gear lube though it recommends Penzoil ATF for Johnson and Evinrude electric shift models for 1972 and earlier and OMC Stern Drive models dated before 1977.
Super Tech Marine Power Trim and Tilt Fluid 8 oz Tube. All trim and tilt systems. 8 fl oz 236ml Helps extend pump and seal life.
Formulated with anti-foam and extreme pressure additives. Super Tech hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic fluid doesnt evaporate so if you can hear the trim motor running but your outboard wont tilt up you likely have a leak.
You can replace the fluid as a short-term fix but youll likely have to get the leak fixed by a Yamaha Certified Mechanic although sometimes the leak is so tiny that it takes several months for enough fluid to leak out of the system to impact the power tilt and trim hydraulics. Find your trim pump. The easiest way to do this is by following the oil line from the tilt system back toward your tilt control or from your tilt control.
While the pump is located in different places on different boats with a Mercury outboard its usually tucked under some deck access plat in the rear of the boat. When your outboard motors hydraulic trim and tilt pump is low on fluid the hydraulic motor will groan and fail or come close to failing. Youll have to add hydraulic fluid to the system.
If youve drained your hydraulic system for maintenance though youll have to replace the hydraulic fluid youve removed with fresh fluid so that your system will work. Mercury New OEM Power Trim Steering Hydraulic Fluid 32oz 6 Pack 92-858075K01x6 45 out of 5 stars 2 MERCURY Genuine Synthetic Power Steering Fluid 8Oz - 858076K01. Hydraulic fluids are based on mineral oil.
They transfer force between surfaces and transfer heat generated by compression away from the hydraulic surfaces—the pistons and cylinder walls that make up the hydraulic ram in a power tilttrim system. Ideally a hydraulic fluid will have sealing capabilities and will act as a lubricant. SoLittleI am Thomas and I work for Bennett Marine in the Client Service Department.
If you have a Bennett Marine trim tab system please use Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF any type and you can even mix it if need be. Fill it to 23-34 full and you should be ready to go. It consists of three primary components.
A 12-volt electric motor a small hydraulic pump and a reservoirassembly unit. The electric motor operates the hydraulic pump which forces the fluid to the cylinders or rams that move the motor up or down to trim during operation and for trailering. Tilt and Trim Troubleshooting Basics.
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