johnson 48 spl manual tilt cylinder

DOGHUNTER

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I am looking for a kit to rebuild a hydralic cylinder for 1987 48 hp johnson spl especially the seals and instructions on putting oil back in
 

chumbucket

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Re: johnson 48 spl manual tilt cylinder

Dog,i have one those 87 48 spl myself,its manual tilt,you have the tilt and trim from evinrude???
 

Bob_VT

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Re: johnson 48 spl manual tilt cylinder

Doghunter, Options available.... Get on a search web site (www.google.com) and look for Hydraulic Cylinder Repair. or Look in your local area for a heavy equipment repair center/dealer and find out who they use. Cylinder packing and seals are exspensive but worth it in the long run. Considering the size of a tilt cylinder, unless you need the shaft, this is a repair that can be done at home. I suspect that if you try a cylinder repair kit from a non-marine dealer the price will be slightly cheaper.<br /><br />Bob
 

jegervais

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Re: johnson 48 spl manual tilt cylinder

We're talkin' about the unit that looks like a shock-absorber, right??? If so, that little unit (from what I can tell) isn't servicable, unless you can find something like Bob suggested.<br /><br />-John
 
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