Current visitors

Home
Members

DFWcobalt's latest activity

D

DFWcobalt reacted to Jeff J's post in the thread trim cylinder issue with Like.

It would just be a makeshift ring compressor.

Mar 15, 2026
D

DFWcobalt reacted to Lou C's post in the thread trim cylinder issue with Like.

That's exactly what it is.

Mar 15, 2026
D

DFWcobalt reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread trim cylinder issue with Like.

BTDT..... Have the Tee Shirt

Mar 15, 2026
D

DFWcobalt replied to the thread trim cylinder issue.

I used a dab of grease on the 2nd cyl to hold them, and that worked. But interested if you can dig up your technique!

Mar 15, 2026
D

DFWcobalt replied to the thread trim cylinder issue.

Well sh*t. Project halted. One of the rings got pinched and broke

Mar 15, 2026
D
DFWcobalt replied to the thread trim cylinder issue.

Too late now :( How the heck do i keep the split rings in place when i try to put the assembly back into the cylinder?
Mar 15, 2026
D
DFWcobalt replied to the thread trim cylinder issue.

Zoomed in on my pic and I see one line with one and one without. So assuming each line gets one (4 total) and five star sent two extras?
Mar 15, 2026
D

DFWcobalt replied to the thread trim cylinder issue.

I just got my kit from five star. It includes six very small o-rings, and my teardown did not find any of these. Any ideas where these...

Mar 14, 2026
D
DFWcobalt replied to the thread trim cylinder issue.

Got a proper spanner and got after it. Super easy so far. Waiting on UPS for new parta.
Mar 14, 2026
D

DFWcobalt replied to the thread trim cylinder issue.

Would a pin spanner used to chuck an angle grinder work on the trim cylinder? Seems to be the right size, just not sure how much torque...

Mar 11, 2026
D

DFWcobalt reacted to Bondo's post in the thread trim cylinder issue with Like.

Ayuh,...... Just run it up, 'n down a few times, keeping the tank full,......

Mar 11, 2026
D

DFWcobalt replied to the thread trim cylinder issue.

Best source for rebuild kit? DP-SM Also, how do i bleed any air from the system post-rebuild?

Mar 11, 2026
D

DFWcobalt replied to the thread trim cylinder issue.

Thank you very much! I'm quite sure the rebuild will be way cheaper than the local cobalt shop asking for 5k to replace the pump and...

Mar 10, 2026
D

DFWcobalt posted the thread trim cylinder issue in Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives.

Apologies for resurrecting this one but having a similar issue with my VP outdrive; holds trim on the trailer just fine, but under load...

Mar 10, 2026

Show older items

Home
Members

Top