hvac001
16.06.2021 4:11:17
Change the word grease to Oil,+ my signature line applies.
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Change the word grease to Oil,+ my signature line applies.
All the oil has drained out of the resevour on my tilt trim pump do to me having it tied up out of the way when replacing the floor. I went to the local boat store today and they had Mercury brand oil for 9 bucks a quart. Is this what everybody is using or is there other brands / oils that I can use that are less expencive?
This is for my Baja with the Alpha 1 I/O outdrive.
The difference between the two fluids was said to be, using the engine oil, The drive will trim up slower versus using the Merc style fluid.
Might want to read my reply to that other post sea flower mentioned. more
I use ATF because it's red and easily identifiable [links]
no don, read again what i wrote before. speed varies and has noise.
checked fluid level. is ok. thats how i noticed was atf [links]
Not all trim systems are the same. Big difference between a 1971 80hp, and a 2012 250 Optimax. more
Ok, I edited your signature so it will show what motor you have any time you post. That way people don't have to ask each time. more
What's that? You need to know what type of engine and what year.
ATF is an acceptable PTT fluid. Is there something wrong with the PTT function?
The fluid in your PT&T system is under extreme pressure that can cause molecular shear, which tears apart the fluid’s molecules, resulting in a drastic loss of lubricity. Don’t use substitute oils like motor oil or power steering fluid. Yamaha Performance Power Trim & Tilt Fluid is specially formulated to tolerate a specific amount of water ingestion and still maintain proper operation, all while withstanding extreme pressures. It also contains special anti-foaming agents the others don’t, to maintain critical lubricity.
Lubrication.
Periodically grease the top of the trim rams on your PT&T unit to help keep them safe from corrosion and to eliminate those annoying, but harmless, squeaking and popping noises. Be sure to use a high-quality marine-formula grease, like Yamalube ® Marine Grease, so it won’t wash off so fast. [links]
Make sure to include the PT&T unit in your routine post-trip flushing and wash down procedure. For best effect, first run over it gently with a sponge or a soft cloth soaped up with mild detergent like Yamaclean ® . Then, spray the whole unit down with fresh, clean water. here
Steve Pennaz on maintaining your PT&T more
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