tilt/trim

fishio

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Feb 12, 2006
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i have a 76'135hp evinrude,tilt/trim original i beleive;question is when i bought the boat tilt would never raise the engine but will lower,sounds like the motor is running and turning but not lifting,so i put hydraulic fluid in it with motor down{new at tilt/trim}but still no change does same thing.doesnt appear to have a leak or anything even though when in water i see some kind of fluid in water;sorry im such a rook but can some one please help?i would be very thankful
 

rickdb1boat

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Jan 23, 2002
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Re: tilt/trim

The motor must be in the full-up tilt position to fill properly. Try that and see how it does...
 

Dave Abrahamson

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Re: tilt/trim

Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms? ;) <br />Seriously, T&T fluid is pretty cheap. You should use what Evinrude reccomends. Only a couple bucks at Wally world. BTDT<br /><br />Dave
 

jerni21

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Jun 28, 2003
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Re: tilt/trim

thanx rivk i have the same problem as well i never tried filling in the full up tilt position, will give it a try though
 

OBJ

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Re: tilt/trim

k.....ty......ATF.....BTDT......WTF????????
 

lark2004

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Re: tilt/trim

k - Ok<br />ty - Thank you<br />ATF - Automatic Tansmission Fluid<br />BTDT - Been There Done That<br />WTF - What The (Iboats won't let me say that) :p :D
 
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