I need some Trim Pump Info.

a1nowell

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How do you check the oil in your trim pump? (M/C 470, w/Alpha 1R) Do I check the oil when the outdrive is all the way down or all the way extended (up)? Also after several searches, I'm a little confused, should I use straight 30wt. oil or ATF?

Thanks in advance,

Larry
 

smokeonthewater

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Re: I need some Trim Pump Info.

check with the drive down and DO NOT use atf..... ANY grade motor oil is fine ie 10/30, 5/30, etc... the cheaper the better

Oil if exposed to water gets milky but atf if exposed to water forms a nasty gooey stringy mess that requires dis-assembly of the pump and cylinders to clean out... BTDT .... NOT FUN!
 
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