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    Default 1976 mercruiser 120 tilt trim

    i have a 1976 glastronn with a 120 mercruiser i have heard two different storys as to what to use for the tilt trim fluid which is it sae30 or atf

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    Default Re: 1976 mercruiser 120 tilt trim

    5W-30 or ATF will work.....
    I use 5 -30.......
    Straight 30 will work in warmer climates.....
    Actually almost anything will work, but the two top ones are the preferred.......
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    Default Re: 1976 mercruiser 120 tilt trim

    should it be added in the up or down position

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    Default Re: 1976 mercruiser 120 tilt trim

    Down......
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