time to start working on the trim tabs again. i need to find a trim cylinder that matches this one. got my feelers out on ebay, CL, and OSO.

took the one i had apart, didnt look too shabby. orings could be replaced but other than that, no rust, no knicks. good news. the black stuff on the rod is just the previous owners attempt at making them look new with paint. even after a couple months its still never dried.