Looking at my 90 hp yamaha and the service manual, I find that I may
be low on hydraulic fluid. I have looked all over the manual and
cannot find what fluid to use although looking on the web I do find
that Yamaha sells a fluid just for this purpose. The manual says to
use ATF Dexron II to lube seals on it and many people say you can use
Dexron II.
If stuck in the "up" position, one can use a release valve on the
starboard side recessed in a hole with a screwdriver slot to release
the hydraulic pressure keeping it up. Then, you prob have just enough
hydraulic pressure for trim and tilt and it will go all the way back
up very slowly.

Frogwatch wrote:
Looking at my 90 hp yamaha and the service manual, I find that I may
be low on hydraulic fluid. I have looked all over the manual and
cannot find what fluid to use although looking on the web I do find
that Yamaha sells a fluid just for this purpose. The manual says to
use ATF Dexron II to lube seals on it and many people say you can use
Dexron II.
If stuck in the "up" position, one can use a release valve on the
starboard side recessed in a hole with a screwdriver slot to release
the hydraulic pressure keeping it up. Then, you prob have just enough
hydraulic pressure for trim and tilt and it will go all the way back
up very slowly.


This probably is anathema to a guy like you, but...

....it pays to be friendly with the parts managers and service writers at
outboard dealerships, and to buy some parts or supplies there, too.

By doing so, you get to ask questions and get (usually) the right
answers and advice. This was true at the two dealerships I frequented in
Florida, and it is true at the outboard dealership I frequented up here.
While waiting my turn for supplies or the service writer, I often
witnessed expert advice being handed out for the asking.

If it were my outboard, I'd use Yamalube Performance Power Trim & Tilt
Fluid.
You might find this thread useful:

http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/006477.html

On Mar 29, 11:22*am, Harryk wrote:
Frogwatch wrote:
Looking at my 90 hp yamaha and the service manual, I find that I may
be low on hydraulic fluid. *I have looked all over the manual and
cannot find what fluid to use although looking on the web I do find
that Yamaha sells a fluid just for this purpose. *The manual says to
use ATF Dexron II to lube seals on it and many people say you can use
Dexron II.
If stuck in the "up" position, one can use a release valve on the
starboard side recessed in a hole with a screwdriver slot to release
the hydraulic pressure keeping it up. Then, you prob have just enough
hydraulic pressure for trim and tilt and it will go all the way back
up very slowly.

This probably is anathema to a guy like you, but...

...it pays to be friendly with the parts managers and service writers at
outboard dealerships, and to buy some parts or supplies there, too.

By doing so, you get to ask questions and get (usually) the right
answers and advice. This was true at the two dealerships I frequented in
Florida, and it is true at the outboard dealership I frequented up here.
While waiting my turn for supplies or the service writer, I often
witnessed expert advice being handed out for the asking.

If it were my outboard, I'd use Yamalube Performance Power Trim & Tilt
Fluid.
You might find this thread useful:

http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/006477.html

I had already decided to get the Yamaha brand.

On 3/29/2011 11:59 AM, Frogwatch wrote:
On Mar 29, 11:22 am, wrote:
Frogwatch wrote:
Looking at my 90 hp yamaha and the service manual, I find that I may
be low on hydraulic fluid. I have looked all over the manual and
cannot find what fluid to use although looking on the web I do find
that Yamaha sells a fluid just for this purpose. The manual says to
use ATF Dexron II to lube seals on it and many people say you can use
Dexron II.
If stuck in the "up" position, one can use a release valve on the
starboard side recessed in a hole with a screwdriver slot to release
the hydraulic pressure keeping it up. Then, you prob have just enough
hydraulic pressure for trim and tilt and it will go all the way back
up very slowly.

This probably is anathema to a guy like you, but...

...it pays to be friendly with the parts managers and service writers at
outboard dealerships, and to buy some parts or supplies there, too.

By doing so, you get to ask questions and get (usually) the right
answers and advice. This was true at the two dealerships I frequented in
Florida, and it is true at the outboard dealership I frequented up here.
While waiting my turn for supplies or the service writer, I often
witnessed expert advice being handed out for the asking.

If it were my outboard, I'd use Yamalube Performance Power Trim& Tilt
Fluid.
You might find this thread useful:

http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/006477.html

I had already decided to get the Yamaha brand.

Have you checked to see if your tilt pin is binding. While you are
checking that,you might as well check the pivot pin.

On Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:28:13 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
wrote:

Looking at my 90 hp yamaha and the service manual, I find that I may
be low on hydraulic fluid. I have looked all over the manual and
cannot find what fluid to use although looking on the web I do find
that Yamaha sells a fluid just for this purpose. The manual says to
use ATF Dexron II to lube seals on it and many people say you can use
Dexron II.
If stuck in the "up" position, one can use a release valve on the
starboard side recessed in a hole with a screwdriver slot to release
the hydraulic pressure keeping it up. Then, you prob have just enough
hydraulic pressure for trim and tilt and it will go all the way back
up very slowly.

Make sure you're using the right type. According to Snotty, it's
hydrolic fluid.

"jps" wrote in message ...

On Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:28:13 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
wrote:

Looking at my 90 hp yamaha and the service manual, I find that I may
be low on hydraulic fluid. I have looked all over the manual and
cannot find what fluid to use although looking on the web I do find
that Yamaha sells a fluid just for this purpose. The manual says to
use ATF Dexron II to lube seals on it and many people say you can use
Dexron II.
If stuck in the "up" position, one can use a release valve on the
starboard side recessed in a hole with a screwdriver slot to release
the hydraulic pressure keeping it up. Then, you prob have just enough
hydraulic pressure for trim and tilt and it will go all the way back
up very slowly.

Make sure you're using the right type. According to Snotty, it's
hydrolic fluid.

**********

~~ Snerk ~~

On Mar 29, 4:42*pm, "True North" wrote:
"jps" *wrote in messagenews:l114p69jmnggn59bl8ijcat07ftlu48jim@4ax .com....

On Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:28:13 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch

wrote:
Looking at my 90 hp yamaha and the service manual, I find that I may
be low on hydraulic fluid. *I have looked all over the manual and
cannot find what fluid to use although looking on the web I do find
that Yamaha sells a fluid just for this purpose. *The manual says to
use ATF Dexron II to lube seals on it and many people say you can use
Dexron II.
If stuck in the "up" position, one can use a release valve on the
starboard side recessed in a hole with a screwdriver slot to release
the hydraulic pressure keeping it up. Then, you prob have just enough
hydraulic pressure for trim and tilt and it will go all the way back
up very slowly.

Make sure you're using the right type. *According to Snotty, it's
hydrolic fluid.

**********

~~ Snerk ~~ * *

Bought the Yammie fluid, put it in and now it works.

On Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:11:46 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
wrote:

On Mar 29, 4:42*pm, "True North" wrote:
"jps" *wrote in messagenews:l114p69jmnggn59bl8ijcat07ftlu48jim@4ax .com...

On Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:28:13 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch

wrote:
Looking at my 90 hp yamaha and the service manual, I find that I may
be low on hydraulic fluid. *I have looked all over the manual and
cannot find what fluid to use although looking on the web I do find
that Yamaha sells a fluid just for this purpose. *The manual says to
use ATF Dexron II to lube seals on it and many people say you can use
Dexron II.
If stuck in the "up" position, one can use a release valve on the
starboard side recessed in a hole with a screwdriver slot to release
the hydraulic pressure keeping it up. Then, you prob have just enough
hydraulic pressure for trim and tilt and it will go all the way back
up very slowly.

Make sure you're using the right type. *According to Snotty, it's
hydrolic fluid.

**********

~~ Snerk ~~ * *

Bought the Yammie fluid, put it in and now it works.

Good news! Glad it worked.

On Mar 29, 9:14*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:11:46 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch



wrote:
On Mar 29, 4:42 pm, "True North" wrote:
"jps" wrote in messagenews:l114p69jmnggn59bl8ijcat07ftlu48jim@4ax .com....

On Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:28:13 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch

wrote:
Looking at my 90 hp yamaha and the service manual, I find that I may
be low on hydraulic fluid. I have looked all over the manual and
cannot find what fluid to use although looking on the web I do find
that Yamaha sells a fluid just for this purpose. The manual says to
use ATF Dexron II to lube seals on it and many people say you can use
Dexron II.
If stuck in the "up" position, one can use a release valve on the
starboard side recessed in a hole with a screwdriver slot to release
the hydraulic pressure keeping it up. Then, you prob have just enough
hydraulic pressure for trim and tilt and it will go all the way back
up very slowly.

Make sure you're using the right type. According to Snotty, it's
hydrolic fluid.

**********

~~ Snerk ~~

Bought the Yammie fluid, put it in and now it works.

Good deal. Did you hear the bullet as it whizzed by *;-)

I suppose in retrospect it does make sense. When the piston is fully
extended all of the oil is in the piston and there is none left for
the controller.

insert erection joke here * ;-)

Isnt that like "God gave men two heads but only enough blood to
operate one".

On Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:43:44 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
wrote:

On Mar 29, 9:14*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:11:46 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch



wrote:
On Mar 29, 4:42 pm, "True North" wrote:
"jps" wrote in messagenews:l114p69jmnggn59bl8ijcat07ftlu48jim@4ax .com...

On Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:28:13 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch

wrote:
Looking at my 90 hp yamaha and the service manual, I find that I may
be low on hydraulic fluid. I have looked all over the manual and
cannot find what fluid to use although looking on the web I do find
that Yamaha sells a fluid just for this purpose. The manual says to
use ATF Dexron II to lube seals on it and many people say you can use
Dexron II.
If stuck in the "up" position, one can use a release valve on the
starboard side recessed in a hole with a screwdriver slot to release
the hydraulic pressure keeping it up. Then, you prob have just enough
hydraulic pressure for trim and tilt and it will go all the way back
up very slowly.

Make sure you're using the right type. According to Snotty, it's
hydrolic fluid.

**********

~~ Snerk ~~

Bought the Yammie fluid, put it in and now it works.

Good deal. Did you hear the bullet as it whizzed by *;-)

I suppose in retrospect it does make sense. When the piston is fully
extended all of the oil is in the piston and there is none left for
the controller.

insert erection joke here * ;-)

Isnt that like "God gave men two heads but only enough blood to
operate one".

Talking politics must get you real excited.