Hey Tabman

JoeVid

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Dec 27, 2018
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1988 Weekender
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Twin Mercruiser 350 cu. in. inboards
Hi Tabman, I just got off the phone with one of Bennetts representatives. I asked for a free o-ring replacement kit for my standard style single cylinder trim tabs (two total). This is what I know. Last fall my 30' Sea Ray would not level out. The port side piston was not working properly. At the slip I checked the oil level, which was low. Added oil, operated the tabs, and noticed an oil slick developing at the transom. I tried to see from where it was coming from, but the water was churning and murky. I'm assuming one of the O-rings developed a leak, hoping it is not a cracked actuator. My boat is now winterized and wrapped. I was hoping I could receive a rebuild kit for both pistons so I could rebuild them before launch, which is coming soon. The representative I spoke with asked me where the oil was leaking from so he could send me the correct o-ring. He explained to me where it could be leaking from, this o-ring, that o-ring I have NO idea which o-ring was leaking. I told him what I told you and he kept telling me I needed to know where the leak was exactly? He told me that no kits where available at this time, so he could only send me the individual 0-ring that was leaking. All I want to do is rebuild both pistons so I don't have trouble like this again. I really don't want to disassemble and install one o-ring and leave the other old ones in. Is this typical of Bennetts to run out of kits and send individual O-rings, or did I misunderstand the free o-ring kit replacement policy? I'll just buy the kits if that's what it takes. Help me understand. Thanks, Joe
 
I agree, MM. From what I read, Tabman was the go-to guy for any questions concerning Bennett trim tabs. Sorry to hear of his passing, Jim G.
 
DARN! Just private messaged him on here asking about the seals. RIP Seemed like a real good guy and helpful in the posts I read.
 

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