I want to check the fluid level on my 1986 Mercury Classic 50 model 45. I did a search and one poster wrote that the engine should in the up position before checking the level. Another poster wrote the engine should be in the down position.<br /><br />Which is correct?<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=006291 <br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=016996