qiuck trim question.

[boaterntx]

I have a 1990 merc 3.0 with an alpha one out drive. I was reading instructions on how to change 0r "flush" the tilt/trim fluid. IN the instructions it says to put the outdrive in the up position, then remove the AFT hydrolic lines ect...<br /> Well my outdrive doesn't have fore & aft lines. they are actually side by side. One line fits in the side of the ram (inner side near the l/u) the other line fits on the top of the ram.<br /><br /> My question - which line do I remove when the outdrive is in the up position? the one on the top or the one on the side?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /> TC

 

[boaterntx]

Re: qiuck trim question.

maybe it's not a quick question

 

[Bondo]

Re: qiuck trim question.

Do you have Water, or some other Contamination,..??<br /><br />Why do you want to Change it ??<br /><br />Depending on the Issue,...... I'd do the draining from the little Manifold, Under the transom assembley.............<br /><br />Oh,..... And BTW,...... I'd Start with the Drive in the Down position, or Block Up the Drive,......<br />It's going to Hurt when it Drops on you, when you release the Pressure on the Up-side of the system..............

 

[Wotknot]

Re: qiuck trim question.

Bondo, ole buddy, you have such a smooth way of describing things...

 

[boaterntx]

Re: qiuck trim question.

it did have water in it. after closer inspection there clearly is a fore & aft hose on each ram. I was working out of my manual. if you have the drive in the up position & remove the aft hose, the drive wont fall.<br /><br />thanks for your help