Re: Motor Up or Down Between Uses
Isn't the unit under pressure when the motor is down? How does resting it on a block remove the pressure? I'm thinking the only way to release the pressure is with the pressure release valve. I always rested mine on the transom saver but now my pump leaks so I'd say that it did not help me. Maybe I could maintained this thing by using the manual release for storage?another FYI - this is a mercury sub forum. Mercury uses ATF. ATF has additives that shorten the life of rubber and high hydraulic pressures will accelerate the demise of your trim systems internal organs. More important than whether you are up or down is that you block the engine and/or release the pressure when in storage. Just make sure the last thing you do is a bump on the switch in a down direction. It will add years to the life of your trim system.