Leaking Trim Cylinders

[laveycrafter]

Last weekend I noticed a little trim fluid on the garage floor, thought nothing of it since it's been sitting for 6 months. Ran good, trimmed fine, but when I took it out of the water I noticed milky oil near the pistons of the cylinders. So I am sure I have a small leak. I checked the resevoir, and no milk there. So I guess I have to get a seal kit for the cylinders? Any do-it-yourselfers out there attempted this? Am I on the right track?

[Ryan00TJ]

Knocking on wood as I type i'm still on my original 1992 trim cylinders! Merc and most vendors sell a overhaul kit to rebuild the trim cylinders. I've also overheard a few conversations that guys have taken their leaking rams to the nearest shop that deals with hydraulic repairs and have had them done there. They are a very simple principle but I cannot seem to find the correct tool to get them apart. I've looked and can't seem to find any vendors selling one or a Merc part number.
I would overhaul the rams and go from there.

[BDMar]

This is one of those projects I recommend taking to a Merc qualified shop. They are not that difficult, however there are a few things that experience helps.

[Rayhill]

I am definately not a professional, but I try hard. About 15 years ago I purchased a rebuild kit for my trim cylinders. Still work fine and leak proof today. The kit came with end caps, O-rings and Unpainted housings. I used a couple of those strap wrenches to get the original housings off. The only regret I have is that I painted the housings red. I write that moment off as young and dumb! Now I must be too old and lazy to paint them black.
Here is a cool website that has all the parts you need. http://www.mercstuff.com/page05.htm
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attach...1&d=1176254357

[BOBALOO]

This is one of those projects I recommend taking to a Merc qualified shop. They are not that difficult, however there are a few things that experience helps.
You better get off HB and get your boat ready. Summer's comin

[BDMar]

You better get off HB and get your boat ready. Summer's comin
Hahaha no kidding! That thing has parts all over the shop!! It takes a back seat to work so it's going slow