Quick Trim Question

[Bottom Feeder]

What kind of fluid do I use in my Power Trim system? Right now it's full of a brown milky substance that cannot be right... (Boat hasn't run in about 1.5 years...) To drain and purge it, do I diconnect the lines at the actuators and run until dry, re-fill with fresh, and then do again? Also, when I run the pump, I get a small amount of fluid out of a weep hole in the reservor cap. Is this normal? Thanks.

 

[Bottom Feeder]

Re: Quick Trim Question

Re-reading my post, I realized I left a few details out... 94 Sea Ray with Alpha One outdrive, not sure what kind of pump but the hydraulic pistons say "Power Trim XD" on the side. Also, when I try and lower it, it goes REAL slow - up is good, but down takes forever. I have a feeling a fluid change will fix this, but if not, what else can cause it? Thanks.

 

[moderator1]

Re: Quick Trim Question

Moving to I/O's.