Bennett Actuator Upper Hinge
Bennett Actuator Upper Hinge, Bennett Actuator Upper HingeReplacement actuator upper hinge for Bennett Marine trim tab actuators.How to Replace an Actuator Upper Hinge With trim tabs in full up position, locate the trim tab hydraulic line inside the transom.; Detach the tubing from brass elbow. Note: Some oil will drip out.; While holding pipe nipple with vise grips, unscrew brass elbow.; Outside the transom, snap white plastic clip on shaft protruding from the bottom of the cylinder.; Grab the body of the cylinder with both hands and unscrew counter clockwise from actuator cap.; Screw new cap onto cylinder. Tighten cap hand tight. Remove plastic cap. The white plastic clip can now be discarded.; Detach old cap from transom. Remove pipe nipple.; Screw pipe nipple back into new actuator cap. Tighten hand tight. ; Tighten on full turn past hand tight, but no more.; Cover end of pipe nipple with masking tape. Apply sealant on actuator cap surface around pipe nipple and screw holes.; Secure actuator cap to transom with mounting screws.; Grasp cylinder with both hands and tighten (clockwise) securely.; Inside transom, wrap Teflon around male thread of pipe nipple protruding from inside of transom.; Hold pipe nipples stationary with vise grips and attach 90 degree elbow.; Re-attach hydraulic tubing with a 1/2" wrench.; Test actuator before launching boat.; Information sourced from Bennett Marine. Click to Download Bennett Actuator Upper Hinge Replacement Instructions