Bennett Tab Problem

[Sorrento 25]

I had my tabs off to do some hull cleanup, and they worked fine last year, but now the starboard one closest to the pump only travels in the range from 2/3 down to 3/3 down. It started all the way up but once it passed the 2/3 down point it never traveled up past that point again. It moves up and down fine in that small range of travel. I counted turns of thread engagement and reinstalled the fittings the same amount (~ 5 turns after thread engagement).

Is there any chance of disassembling and repairing this or do I need to replace it?

Is it a good idea to replace both actuators at the same time?

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Bennett Tab Problem

Those tabs use hydraulic pressure to move downward and spring pressure to move up. If they will not go up, exercize them with your hand. Maybe they will free up.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Bennett Tab Problem

Ayuh,........

The Ram probably has a build up of Crud,.......

Try Cleaning it......

 

[Sorrento 25]

Re: Bennett Tab Problem

I'll try a good cleanup on the shafts thanks!