Replacing Trim Tab Actuators

[Danno1966]

Replacing my Insta-Trim actuators since one is leaking.

Curious why they are installed with a plastic pressed pin at the pivot points? Seems like a stainless bolt/nylock nut would be much easier. Is there a good reason to not go that route?

It's a 26 foot cruiser, not kept in the water.

 

[dingbat]

Replacing my Insta-Trim actuators since one is leaking.

Curious why they are installed with a plastic pressed pin at the pivot points? Seems like a stainless bolt/nylock nut would be much easier. Is there a good reason to not go that route?

I can think of two good reasons...... Galling (SS) and galvanic corrosion


I'm a firm believer in don't fix what is not broken

 

[mr 88]

Why not unscrew the 2 piece cylinder and replace the two O rings ?

 

[Danno1966]

Why not unscrew the 2 piece cylinder and replace the two O rings ?

Because I bought 2 new actuators...