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    Trim cylinder hose replacement

    Just want to confirm what I've read is accurate - can I use this ATF for my trim fluid? Thanks all again!
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    Trim cylinder hose replacement

    This might just be the route I end up taking, at this point. I'd say that's possible as the boat did sit unused for a while, though the tank itself is fairly high up from the bottom of the hull which makes me think it's unlikely water would've it made it that high. Thanks again!
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    Trim cylinder hose replacement

    Thanks Bondo! Anything to keep them from seizing like they were would be a plus 😅 Perhaps you could shed some light on this comment as it has me a bit stumped and unsure of parts I should be acquiring: "I imagine the end cap has some sort of "permanent" seal (aka not replaceable without...
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    Trim cylinder hose replacement

    Yes that's correct, just like a brake line. You think it's a concern that some sealer might get in the fluid if I put it on the threads? I manually "emptied" the cylinders but when I got the first one open there was still a little bit left in there. Does this make heat a poor idea? Thank you!
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    Trim cylinder hose replacement

    Great point! Luckily, I think by chance (and since I have the boat on the trailer) it's trimmed up all the way to begin with. I didn't have any high pressure issues in removing the lines, in fact very little fluid came out of the lines themselves when I removed them (and then none when I removed...
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    Trim cylinder hose replacement

    Sounds like a successful mission! I have an adjustable grinder flange nut tool and the first end cap came off SO easily (maybe part of the concern here even?) but the 2nd one won't budge. I have the cylinder in a bench vice even and using a hollow steel tube on the flange nut tool for leverage...
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    Trim cylinder hose replacement

    Thank you and thank you! So you would use this even on the bolts connecting the lower to upper, for example? I was thinking of putting some 2-3-C on them but wasn't sure if that's appropriate. Also (since I have it on-hand), would permatex aviation form-a-gasket be an acceptable alternative to...
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    Trim cylinder hose replacement

    Thank you for the prompt responses! Ahh yes the flare nut wrench would've been the way 🤦🏼‍♂️ even with the socket it was quite difficult to remove but I will definitely keep this in mind for next time. Is there anything I could apply to the fasteners without ill effect that will aid in removal...
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    Trim cylinder hose replacement

    Hi all, I'm new here but have used the forum a ton while working on the outdrive of my boat (2007 Chaparral 210 SSi - Alpha One Gen 2). Amazing content and extremely helpful people here. Onto my issue(s) - My outdrive was showing quite a bit of paint flaking/some corrosion so I've undertaken a...
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