1985 60 Mercury Trim Information

[Riverrat8428]

I have a 60hp 1985 3 cylinder Mercury, I need a proceedure for topping off the trim fluid, bleeding etc. Also What is the correct spark plug for this engine. and if you have a part # for a fuel pump kit Id be very greatful.. thanks Bill Hesson

 

[Joe_the_boatman]

Re: 1985 60 Mercury Trim Information

I just bled mine yesterday. First, fill the reservoir w/ 10-30W (at least that's what mine calls for). Fill hole is in a little indentation on the side, w/ a screw in it. Hole on top of reservoir stays unplugged.

I ran fresh oil through my lines, then attached them to the cylinders. I took off the allen head caps on the cylinders to bleed them. I took off the 2 on the top. They go to the same place, so you can just take off the very top one. I energized the pump until fresh oil came out there.

Then put the allen bolt back in & topped off the reservoir. Go up/down a few times, stop in full up position. Top off oil again. Up/down a few more times, check level. Should be good after that.