Trim bleeding/vent

[TG]

Just replaced the lift hose on my trim motor. Question, while filling the res. the book says to loosen the vent cap on the trim motor next to the fill screw. The book never mentions tightening the vent back down after bleeding the system. Is the vent screw to remain loose? Thanks for any help.

 

[Laddies]

Re: Trim bleeding/vent

Yes the trim vent must be left open so oil is not forced in to the motor on the pump

 

[TG]

Re: Trim bleeding/vent

Thanks Laddies. Do I just put the screw back in finger tight to keep dirt out?

 

[Laddies]

Re: Trim bleeding/vent

Remove the seal washer and reinstall the screw

 

[TG]

Re: Trim bleeding/vent

Thanks again Laddies.

 

[TG]

Re: Trim bleeding/vent

While were on the subject of trim hoses, what is the purpose of the springs on the hoses?

 

[Laddies]

Re: Trim bleeding/vent

They are to keep the hoses ftom kinking and other damage

 

[TG]

Re: Trim bleeding/vent

Thanks Laddies. Bled the system, and it works 4.0