What is SAE J1171?

What is SAE J1171?

SAE J1171. September 1, 1977. External Ignition Protection of Marine Electrical Devices. This Recommended Practice covers all electrical devices suitable for use in marine engine compartments and fuel tank spaces.

What kind of fluid does a SAE J1171 Marine take?

Dometic SeaStar Hydraulic Steering Fluid, HA5430H, 1 Quart.

What kind of fluid goes in a trim pump?

SAE 10W30 Automotive Oil A substitute for outboard tilt-trim oil is automotive oil with SAE 10W30 specification. For example, it is recommended that you use SAE 10W30 oil in older Mercruiser brand trim pumps.

How do you bleed a MerCruiser trim pump?

Items you will need Turn the fill screw on the top-right side of the trim pump tank counterclockwise with a flathead screwdriver. Pour hydraulic fluid into the tank until the level reaches the “Full” line. Replace the fill screw. Disconnect the leftmost (Up) line from the trim cylinder with an adjustable wrench.

What does ignition proof mean?

Ignition protected devices are designed in such a way that: they won’t ignite a surounding air-fuel mixture if there is an explosion inside them. they can’t reach a high enough surface temperature or generate enough spark to ignite an air-fuel mixture.

How do you bleed a Mercruiser trim pump?

Turn the fill screw on the top-right side of the trim pump tank counterclockwise with a flathead screwdriver. Pour hydraulic fluid into the tank until the level reaches the “Full” line. Replace the fill screw. Disconnect the leftmost (Up) line from the trim cylinder with an adjustable wrench.

How do you bleed air from a trim pump?

Bleeding: OB tilt/trim units are “self-bleeding” and you should always perform these “purge cycles” even if you don’t need to add any more fluid. To purge/check, remove the tilt lock (if engaged) and cycle the OB down by “jogging” it down, in 3 second bursts. Then rest the motor about 15 seconds.

How do you fill a Mercruiser trim pump?

What color is power trim fluid?

Hydraulic fluid can be a burgundy or clear color and has an extremely low viscosity, so if there’s any way for it to leak out of the system, it will. Sometimes the actuator ram seals will leak and the fluid will be around the base of the ram, or drip down around the power tilt and trim motor.

How do you get air out of Mercruiser power trim?