how to fill my tilt & trim

[willymaze]

I have a 70 hp force, the top metal line of the cilynder drips slow. I know to raise the motor all the way and then take the fill nut off ( from reading other forums ) and fill. my questian is do I have to prop the motor up when I have it raised? and what oil do I use, It looks like transmision fluid? do I fill to the top?<br /> <br />WILLYMAZE

 

[roscoe]

Re: how to fill my tilt & trim

If you have an external trim unit, meaning the motor/pump is mounted to the starboard of the main engine, and is connected by 2 lines, then you have to open your fill plug in the DOWN position. <br /><br />This is an oddball setup compared to the rest of the industry. I have one of these on my 70hp '95 Force.<br /><br />So, lower the engine, and no need to prop it up.<br />This unit also used 30 weight motor oil as fluid. 10w 40 is recommended in one of my books.<br /><br />You fill till the oil is up to the bottom of the hole, or till it runs out on the driveway, whichever is first.

 

[willymaze]

Re: how to fill my tilt & trim

Thanks for the quick reply the cylinder is on the right side of the motor while looking from the prop side ( not sure what starboard side is ). There is a sticker that says to tilt trim full up before opening. there is one line at the bottom and one towards the top. i think mine is a 1992<br /><br />WILLYMAZE

 

[jomac]

Re: how to fill my tilt & trim

willy the force's have a push-n-pull style ram you can fill it up or down, wal-mart carry's tilt/trim fluid in a small tude easy to use save it u can refill it with your regular oil later! (oil fill plug not a line )

 

[willymaze]

Re: how to fill my tilt & trim

Thanks JOMAC I will be on my way to WALMART<br /><br />WILLYMAZE