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    3852559 - Trim Line Manifold Block

    Yeah, I bought a used starboard side lift cylinder from eBay, but a lot of the manifold blocks I saw looked real rough. Decided to go with a new one from Marine Parts Source for "only" $422. As my mechanic says, "Volvo is REAL proud of its products."
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    3852559 - Trim Line Manifold Block

    Stripped threads.
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    3852559 - Trim Line Manifold Block

    I wonder if there is anyone at Volvo Penta that has even a shred of shame over the prices they want for their parts. This part is almost $600 from VP. $400s elsewhere. Anyone have a good lead on a good price for this part?
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    Trim cylinder rebuild - Seized inner pin (closest to transom)

    Yeah, I called them earlier. They basically told me it's buy, use, return. No cost! I kind of feel scummy doing that, but if they are promoting it, then I guess I'll skip the guilt.
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    Easiest way to weigh a boat

    Well, yes, but assuming HE thinks it's worth pursuing, then he still needs it addressed. I mean, sight unseen, you're just telling him not to buy it. Not that your suggestion isn't something to consider, but some folks hang on to a boat for a few years before they admit they aren't using it and...
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    Trim cylinder rebuild - Seized inner pin (closest to transom)

    Yeah, rental. Forgot about that. They're not much from Harbor Freight or wherever, but I might never use it again in my life. LOL. Thanks.
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    Trim cylinder rebuild - Seized inner pin (closest to transom)

    Oh, I was just trying to get the info now while I'm getting responses so that if I need to use heat later I'll already have what I need. Strike while the iron is hot, you know? (Which could be another way to apply the heat to the pin.) The puller is probably my next move. I just need to buy one.
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    Trim cylinder rebuild - Seized inner pin (closest to transom)

    Yeah, I was thinking of the fiberglass and the flash point of the trim fluid. Didn't think about any gel coat (I'm not sure that applies to my boat) or the transom seal. So do you have any suggestions about how to apply the heat and maybe an upper temp limit. And I've just suddenly remembered a...
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    Trim cylinder rebuild - Seized inner pin (closest to transom)

    Well, I was wrong about one thing. It's 750 degrees or 1100 degrees. 1200 watts. Damn that's hot. Don't get your fingers in the way! Wagner Furno 300.
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    Trim cylinder rebuild - Seized inner pin (closest to transom)

    No answers about the heat temp, unfortunately. 700 degrees does seem really hot. Of course, I should be able to bring that down simply by not putting the air flow right up to the target. Back it off and I should get something less. However, what would be appropriate? The "oxy acetylene" answer...
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    Easiest way to weigh a boat

    But he's trying to avoid towing because he says the trailer is not registered. Everybody's ignoring that part.
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    Trim cylinder rebuild - Seized inner pin (closest to transom)

    Ah, see, I was thinking too technical. Big Effing Hammer. One of the universal tools. Maybe the universal tool. I'm going to try the gear puller thing for sure. Maybe a little help via crowbar and/or BFH.
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    Trim cylinder rebuild - Seized inner pin (closest to transom)

    Sorry, you're talking code. Oxy acetylene makes me think flame. I'd like to avoid flame. Not sure what BFH is. I'm not sure any reaming is going to happen. Hopefully just clean up the old pin, properly grease it, then reinstall.
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    Trim cylinder rebuild - stripped threads on fluid line connection

    Yeah, I could. They seem pretty pricey though. I've got two kids in college, so I was trying to save money. Might not have achieved that goal, but I was tryin'.
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    Trim cylinder rebuild - Seized inner pin (closest to transom)

    Interesting. But you mean to pull the cylinder off the pin, right? Using it for pulling the pin would not seem to be possible.
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    Easiest way to weigh a boat

    Ah, interesting. Did not think about the waterlogged possibility. Not sure of an answer without taking it somewhere, though briangcc might be on to something. Also, related to what he said, when I had to register an older trailer, I could not read the VIN. Too faded. They sent a cop out to try...
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    Easiest way to weigh a boat

    Sounds interesting. Can you be more specific?
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    Easiest way to weigh a boat

    Seeking clarification. Most used boats are on unregistered trailers? Do you mean most that have been sitting around unused for awhile that the owner wants to sell? Because tons of used boats are on registered trailers. And did you mean the boat only or boat and trailer (which is generally what's...
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    Trim cylinder rebuild - stripped threads on fluid line connection

    If you kind folks could look at my new thread ("Trim cylinder rebuild - Seized inner pin (closest to transom") about getting the inner pin removed so I can get this cylinder off the outdrive, I'd be appreciative. Thanks for all the help here. I may have more questions on this in a few days.
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    Trim cylinder rebuild - Seized inner pin (closest to transom)

    I've done a trim cylinder rebuild on my Volvo-Penta SX outdrive (see "Trim cylinder rebuild - Stripped threads on fluid line connection"). I never could get the inner pin closest to the transom removed, so I left the cylinder on the outdrive and pulled the piston, did the "rebuild" (replaced all...
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