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First I would like to thank all that help me with my trim cylinder fix. Works great.
I have a 1995 Real Valenti, Volvo out drive, 7.4 L/454 engine.
I noticed stiff steering last weekend and topped off the PS pump reservoir.
After a short ride, 8 - 10 miles, the steering got stiff again at...
Has anyone tried rebuilding a DP1-D1 trim cylinder without removing it from the transom?
I've read about having to pull the out-drive and the nightmares of removing the pins inboard.
I'm thinking about getting a rebuild kit off ebay. I think I can pull the ram from the cylinder and replace the...
Re: Need help. New to outdrive boat.
Don,
Thanks for the information. I got home from work a little while ago and took some pix.
I looked in the engine compartment an found some tags with the following info.
Transom Assembly;
TSK DP-S
4111512879
3868003
Drive Unit
DP-1 1.78...
Hello all,
Don S. Thanks, I hope this is the right place. Great Forum!!
I am new to the forum and this is my first post. I have already found an overload of information.
I have been messing around in boats for years. This is my first outdrive rig.
I have recently purchased a 1995 Regal 256...
