Tilt and Trim Piston Lube

[JMTFrisco]

What (if any) lube should be used on the main piston rod and 2 secondary rods on my Mercury Pro XS 250? (other than the roller tips on the 2 secondarys)Jmtfrisco, Texas

[panteraIV]

Hydraulic Cylinder rods should not require any lubrication. Quality cylinders have a rod wiper on them, which serves to keep debris, water, etc. out of the packing and would remove any grease or lubricant anyway. I just inspect them for nicks and burs which would cut the wiper and the seal.

[Bass Cat Boats]

Thanks PIV. I thought that was right but was second guessing myself. I do grease the roller tips on the 2 lower.Jmtfrisco, Texas

[Bass Cat Boats]

Yes

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