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trim & tilt
Last Post 06 Nov 2010 08:12 AM by Pegsguy. 2 Replies.
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EYELLAW1User is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:12 EYELLAW1
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31 Oct 2010 06:58 AM

    How hard is it to install a rebuild kit on these. My tilt works fine, trim won't stay up. Can anyone help me.
                                                                                                                                                                   

    ouachitabassanglerUser is Offline Advanced Poster Advanced Poster Send Private Message Posts:223 ouachitabassangler
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    05 Nov 2010 03:46 PM
    It's probably a cylinder seal leaking fluid past it. Not seeing leaked fluid outside a cylinder doesn't mean all is OK. I know just one person that tried fixing a leaking trim piston, ordered the wrong kit, lost lots of fishing days, then turned it over to a marine repair shop a month later. They have a special piston seal tool, and should be able to recondition major parts. The seals inside the pistons are replaced.  In short, I think it's a bad idea to try simply because you are asking, which suggests you are not prepared to do it.

    Jim
    PegsguyUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:4094 Pegsguy
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    06 Nov 2010 08:12 AM
    I have to agree that hydraulic cylinder repair is not a DIY kind of project. There are many special tools required and special procedures that must be followed. Better to have the job done proffesionally. Tom
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