Trim cylinder removal

[sealyons]

I am attempting to remove the trim cylinders on my '85 merc MR 200. I am having trouble removing the 2nd line from under the bell housing. The nut is starting to strip. Am I missing anything or should I keep trying?

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Trim cylinder removal

A "flare wrench"(line wrench) would be helpful.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Trim cylinder removal

Penetrating Oil will Help,..........<br /><br />After you strip the flats off the nut,..... Switch to Vise-Grips.............<br /><br />BTW,........ You'll be Needing New Lines.........

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Trim cylinder removal

I usually cut the line off at the nut and use a 6 point socket on them.<br /> here in the salt pond its normal.