Power trim - Filling from empty

[andyd21]

i have replaced the motor on my 3 ram power trim (1993 merc) how do i fill it up? What positions are the rams supposed to be in? In or out?

 

[chewbacca]

Re: Power trim - Filling from empty

lower the motor all the way<br /><br />Fill up the reservoir with oil<br /><br />Unscrew the bleed screw half way so the screw is in though it will let air/oil through i.e partially unscrew it.. This could be a bolt on this motor<br /><br />Press the button that raises the motor until oil comes out from the screw/bolt u underscrewed<br /><br />Screw the screw back in as now you have let all the air out.<br /><br />Should work good now.. You can always bleed it more if it runs ****

 

[Joey O]

Re: Power trim - Filling from empty

Three ram systems are pressurized.Remove the fill plug when the outboard is tilted to the full up position (trim/tilt rams fully extended) fill with power trim fluid reinstall fill plug trim down & up.engage trim lock lever & remove fill plug to check fluid level again. Trim engine 3-4 times through entire trim range & check fluid level once again. Never remove fill screw with motor trimmed down.

 

[CU2NITE]

Re: Power trim - Filling from empty

Joey is right on the money! If you take off the fill screw when the motor is tilted down plan on wearing some trim fluid. It happend to me!! Good luck.<br />CU<br /><br />---------------<br />RUNNING THE MOTOR WHILE LISTENING TO THE HORN WILL MAKE YOU MORN!!