Changing a trim pump resevoir Merc3.0

jdejongh

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Hi,
!987 MERC 3.0 w/ Alpha and am going to change out the trim pump resevoir due to finding excessive fluid under and around pump.( all fluid lines look OK) and the fluid accumulates right around the pump under the resevoir(white plastic). My questions is after i change out out the resevoir and fill with fluid, what is the best way to bleed air?
 

Chris1956

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Re: Changing a trim pump resevoir Merc3.0

The resevoirs will crack is the bolt is too tight.

Those PTT units are self bleeding. Run the OD up and down a few times and refill the resevoir. Are you using ATF?
 

jdejongh

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Re: Changing a trim pump resevoir Merc3.0

yes i noticed a hairline crack on the outside of the resevoir. Im not using ATF but am using quicksilver trim fluid.... so if i understand you correctly i should be careful when installing new resevoir to not overtighten mounting bolts?
 
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