How to fill tilt/trim

[Plainsman]

What is the correct way to check the tilt /trim fluid level? Also will this remove the air from the lines? 1976 115 hp, model 1150 Mercury.<br /><br />Eric

 

[timmathis]

Re: How to fill tilt/trim

There should be a stainless slotted serew close top of the pump that is the fill screw. Just fill and run up and down 4-5 times to remove air.<br />Tim

 

[Plainsman]

Re: How to fill tilt/trim

Thank you!

 

[spamreef]

Re: How to fill tilt/trim

sometimes the fill screw is dirty or has been changed with a black replacement screw and this can make it hard to locate,just look for the screw that is differant than all the rest on the top of the pump unit

 

[Chris1956]

Re: How to fill tilt/trim

Eric, The screw on my '77 is aluminum. It is unpainted to stick out from the resovoir. Also, my T/T unit is not self bleeding. There is a specific procedure for bleeding the up and down sides of the cylinders.

 

[Plainsman]

Re: How to fill tilt/trim

Thanks Chris, I now have a manual that addresses this.

 

[Doddzy]

Re: How to fill tilt/trim

Hi everyone,

I have ran into the same trouble with my 1986 60 hp Merc tilt and trim. Could someone please talk me through filling and bleeding the TNT system? I believe I have found the stainless plug, however it looks very small for a fill hole. I'd say it?s no bigger than 3/16". Please advise if I am already on the wrong track...

Doddzy::redface: