What kind of fluid goes in a tilt-trim motor?

What kind of fluid goes in a tilt-trim motor?

Be sure to use a high-quality marine-formula grease, like Yamalube® Marine Grease, so it won’t wash off so fast.

What oil do you use for power trim?

SAE 10W30 Automotive Oil A substitute for outboard tilt-trim oil is automotive oil with SAE 10W30 specification. For example, it is recommended that you use SAE 10W30 oil in older Mercruiser brand trim pumps.

What is SAE J1171?

SAE J1171. September 1, 1977. External Ignition Protection of Marine Electrical Devices. This SAE Recommended Practice covers all electrical devices suitable for use in marine engine compartments and fuel tank spaces.

Is trim and tilt fluid the same as power steering fluid?

Chances are you won’t notice any difference. ATF and power steering are pretty close in viscosity, 30wt motor oil is way more viscous. If you needed a lot of fluid, your tabs would probably be slower with the 30wt.

What can I use for tilt trim fluid?

Your tractor fluid will work just fine. Hydraulic fluid varies a little bit in foaming characteristics, but that is not an issue in a tilt and trim.

What can I use instead of trim fluid?

I would recommend any Dexron type ATF. Dexron was originally formulated to work in GM’s turbohydramatic line of transmissions. GM has admitted that their transmissions can be run on any transmission fluid in an emergency as well as straight hydraulic oil and power steering fluid if necessary.

What is ul1500?

This test procedure covers the basic test methods for determining ignition protection and is not to be considered as a test standard that will determine the acceptability of a product or component for use in marine service.

How do you bleed a MerCruiser trim pump?

Items you will need Turn the fill screw on the top-right side of the trim pump tank counterclockwise with a flathead screwdriver. Pour hydraulic fluid into the tank until the level reaches the “Full” line. Replace the fill screw. Disconnect the leftmost (Up) line from the trim cylinder with an adjustable wrench.

What can I use for tilt and trim fluid?

End of dialog window. Your tractor fluid will work just fine. Hydraulic fluid varies a little bit in foaming characteristics, but that is not an issue in a tilt and trim. Lafayette, La.

What is hydraulic fluid made from?

Hydraulic fluid consists of 99% base stock with about 1% additives. The most common base stock for modern hydraulic fluid is mineral oil, which is referred to as a Group I base oil. Other types of base stock may be required for specialty purposes and may include fluids such as propylene glycol or silicone oils.

Can you use ATF for trim pump?

No problem “at all” Using ATF in your trim pump. Only reason they say that you can use ATF in a pinch is that they cannot sell you trim fluid for 10 times the price!