Hydraulic Steering - Adding Fluid

[jaywoodz]

I'm going to attempt to add hydraulic steering fluid to the helm today and I wanted to ask the process to 'bleeding' this pump for left and right turns to get it back where it needs to be. I know it takes 2 people, so wanted to have a game plan prior to showing up.

 

[mwph]

Hope this helps...
This first link is one of Frank's posted articles. Considering the author,(Frank), its certainly worth reading. Twice.

http://clubsearay.com/content.php/3...-Teleflex-Sea-Star-Hydraulic-Steering-Systems

This one I just stumbled upon while looking for something else.

http://www.boatingmag.com/maintenance/diy-projects/how-add-fluid-hydraulic-steering

 

[jaywoodz]

Hope this helps...
This first link is one of Frank's posted articles. Considering the author,(Frank), its certainly worth reading. Twice.

http://clubsearay.com/content.php/3...-Teleflex-Sea-Star-Hydraulic-Steering-Systems

This one I just stumbled upon while looking for something else.

http://www.boatingmag.com/maintenance/diy-projects/how-add-fluid-hydraulic-steering

Great articles, but I really don't know where the pump is located to do the bleeding. Neither post specify the granular steps.

 

[peterkvs]

You can download the instructions from SeaStar here http://www.seastarsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/343319E2.pdf

You may be able to top up the helm by using the quart of fluid and the seastar fill tube (or funnel which is messy). But if you have air in the lines on in the cylinder, you will have to follow the method in the manual.

However, if you are bleeding it and it used to work fine before, you have a leak and have to find that and fix it first or else the bleeding will only be a temporary fix.

Good Luck,

Pete