Is this trim end cap usable?

[jonny rotten]

Alpha1 Gen2
Can I still use this trim cylinder end cap? I scraped out as much salt as I could with a pic and wire brush. It's not smooth where the scraper will sit.

 

[Stinnett21]

Idk, I bought an SEI replacement for $160 and am very happy FWIW.

 

[jonny rotten]

EDIT: It's metal on metal so it seems like a little pitting wouldn't matter regarding leaks? Also the scraper has lots of play inside the end cap, not even close to a tight fit but it fits extremely tight on the piston. It's the right rebuild kit so I guess that's normal?? It extremely tight on the piston

 

[jonny rotten]

Sunday bump....Anyone familiar with rebuilding trim cylinders?

 

[Drivewayboater2]

Did you replace the seal In the cap?

 

[jonny rotten]

Did you replace the seal In the cap?

I'm replacing the seals (o rings) in the cap. Not sure if the pitting shown matters

 

[Drivewayboater2]

I'm replacing the seals (o rings) in the cap. Not sure if the pitting shown matters

I’d try and get the surface where the last last washer sits a bit cleaner. Emory paper? and be sure the channel where the final c clip that holds the washer in place is clean. Since the seals are inside the cap you should be good to go. Good luck

 

[tank1949]

Alpha1 Gen2
Can I still use this trim cylinder end cap? I scraped out as much salt as I could with a pic and wire brush. It's not smooth where the scraper will sit.

I rebuilt 4 of mine. Similar corrosion as yours. I had to replace one cap at about 50 bucks. Only because I had to heat and beat it out of ram tube. I made my own spanner wrench after seeing what MC wanted for a new one. . If my memory is correct, the scrapper and seals were inside of cap and that part of the aluminum was not bad. I put them all back on OD and so far, no leaks.