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I know that @rocknracing is in the process of installing his, hope he can chime in, he is a pro.I ordered a few weeks ago and just received my trim tabs today. Kit #XKASML12x12-9051. Contents are 12x12 S.S. tabs with edges bent down, long actuators, and manual controller MLC-1. I will be installing soon as the boating season has begun up here, even though it snowed last night and melted by 10am. I will be reading all the trim tab threads again looking for tips while I wait for temps to rise. As @Bruce had mentioned, nice packaging, and they certainly feel heavy duty. So any inputs from you guys who have installed them before are welcome. The picture may be redundant but here is the kit.
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@zipper where did you order them from?I ordered a few weeks ago and just received my trim tabs today. Kit #XKASML12x12-9051. Contents are 12x12 S.S. tabs with edges bent down, long actuators, and manual controller MLC-1. I will be installing soon as the boating season has begun up here, even though it snowed last night and melted by 10am. I will be reading all the trim tab threads again looking for tips while I wait for temps to rise. As @Bruce had mentioned, nice packaging, and they certainly feel heavy duty. So any inputs from you guys who have installed them before are welcome. The picture may be redundant but here is the kit.
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Definitely fast cure if you can get it. Which is still slow cure (24hrs).How about the 3M-5200, do you recommend the regular (7day) or fast cure? Is one more durable than the other? It is early in the season, so it could sit to cure for a while, although the wife may have other plans.
I just wanted to confirm that you reversed 180 deg. this mount to the tabs. It does not seem to have full motion as shipped. Punching out the plastic pin and reusing it fit ok after? Or did you use different hardware? Getting ready to install and wanted to verify. ThanksThat is correct. I was able to mount them without shims. I reversed the direction of the actuator at the bottom mount then rotated the shaft until it lined up for mounting. I believe that Lectrotab will ship the Yamaha kits with the actuator reversed. I used a punch to do so and confirmed with Lectrotab that it was an acceptable way to mount.
Yes you can turn those around but will help to extend the ram, need to connect to a battery. That is what Dan from the company told me and it worked/ made it easy . I can find his email if you want confirmation.I just wanted to confirm that you reversed 180 deg. this mount to the tabs. It does not seem to have full motion as shipped. Punching out the plastic pin and reusing it fit ok after? Or did you use different hardware? Getting ready to install and wanted to verify. Thanks
View attachment 55644 Reading your previous posts, that was your only modification?View attachment 55645
Ok thanks, was worried about removing/damaging pin.I think you can just twist the actuator. You just need to put some strength to it.