Lookin' like the Bennett M120 with EIC control

[macojoe]

It was a pain to get my tabs bled! they ended up bleeding out by use so make sure you keep eye on the tank for a bit to keep filling up when low, after they are set i have not used a drop of fluid in 3 years!

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by macojoe

It was a pain to get my tabs bled! they ended up bleeding out by use so make sure you keep eye on the tank for a bit to keep filling up when low, after they are set i have not used a drop of fluid in 3 years!

Good tip, thanks

[Bygracealone]

Good post BGreene. Congrats on the tabs.

I'm about to buy and install M120's on my Hydra. For me, it's a pricey modification, but I've heard so many good things about them, I feel compelled to go for it.

Any pics of your install?

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by Bygracealone

Good post BGreene. Congrats on the tabs.

I'm about to buy and install M120's on my Hydra. For me, it's a pricey modification, but I've heard so many good things about them, I feel compelled to go for it.

Any pics of your install?

I can take a few pics - I'm not quick at these sort of installations and I took my time doing it...... to try to do it right the 1st time. Now I can say it's quite straight forward, nothing particularly tricky. Follow the written directions and also refer the installation video Bennett Tabs has on the internet. Finally - there's a guy named Tom from Bennett that lurks the Hull Truth web site, extremely helpful.

[Bygracealone]

Yep, I saw the video online and found it to be helpful and I'm also aware of Tom over at THT.

That said, it's sometimes even more helpful to see it done by regular folks like you and me :-)

[macojoe]

Bygracealone
That said, it's sometimes even more helpful to see it done by regular folks like you and me :-)

I would show you mine, but there is nothing regular about me, lol!!

I have no pics of mine any way, and they are on the Sea Ox.

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by macojoe

I would show you mine, but there is nothing regular about me, lol!!

I have no pics of mine any way, and they are on the Sea Ox.

If it was a complex installation I would have likely got stuck. I'm just not experienced with more involved marine engineering projects.

I'd say the key challenge is to be sure you have clear space and access behind where you plan to drill the holes in the outside of the transom. Measure, and re measure to be confident that when you drill for the three upper tab cylinder support crews, you aren't drilling into hoses, wiring, oil tank, battery etc. Take your time, don't rush and it's straightforward.