DP-SM Drive trim cylinders

[jetmart]

I need to pull the trim cylinders to rebuild. Boat is considerable distance away and I would like to show up with proper toosl. Does anyone know the size of the wrench required to take off hydraulic lines. I need to buy a flare wrench and forget if it is metric or standard and what size it is.
They are 2004 drives.

 

[RickyGee]

Re: DP-SM Drive trim cylinders

Sears has a 5 piece flare nut set for about $30, metric. That should have you covered. Item # 00942013000P Model # 42013

On the DP-C drive, you have to use a grease gun to hydraulically remove the pin at the transom. If it's stuck, VP has a special tool that is a grease cylinder with a piston that you can strike with a hammer to break it loose, after you remove the plug on the inside of the transom plate. I have to remove mine in about 2 months, and I'm dreading the job since I've heard the pins can get really stuck.

 

[jetmart]

Re: DP-SM Drive trim cylinders

Great Thanks

 

[billbayliner]

Re: DP-SM Drive trim cylinders

Jet, just rebuild them while on the shield. No need to remove the lines.

 

[RickyGee]

Re: DP-SM Drive trim cylinders

Jet, just rebuild them while on the shield. No need to remove the lines.

I can't believe VP doesn't offer a rebuild kit with the necessary seals and orings for these cylinders. Anyone had any experience with the kit ($150) offered on the bay by volvopentaparts that does 2 cylinders? Mine are the later version (DP-C) with the round end caps.

 

[dutch993]

Re: DP-SM Drive trim cylinders

I posted this last year: http://forums.iboats.com/volvo-penta-i-o-inboard-gas-engines-outdrives/rebuilding-trim-cylinder-sx-m-629070.html#post4420136
I am still planning to paint the housing before assembling - in the next few weeks.
I know not a DP-SM but the kit may be close to the same?

 

[jetmart]

Re: DP-SM Drive trim cylinders

Jet, just rebuild them while on the shield. No need to remove the lines.

I thought about this. I think it would be easier and cleaner to do on a work bench. The boat is framed in heated storage with not much light.

 

[RickyGee]

Re: DP-SM Drive trim cylinders

I thought about this. I think it would be easier and cleaner to do on a work bench. The boat is framed in heated storage with not much light.

Where did you get your new seals for the cylinder? And thanks, Dutch for the link. I missed that in my forum search....musta been tired.