Leaky external steering fitting
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Leaky external steering fitting
I have marine machine single ram steering. Where the 90 dregree brass fitting screws into the ram I have a leak. Is there an O ring or something to be replaced or can I use silicone, teflon tape? Also, If I unscrew the fitting is the fluid going to spray out under pressure?
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It shouldn't be under any real pressure on the trailer. Most here say that you are not supposed to use teflon tape on hydraulic fittings, even though many manufacturer's instructions tell you to. I did. You could use a teflon based pipe sealing compound that can be found at any hardware store. I think that it is just a tappered pipe fitting (no O-rings).
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I have a WPM single ram and it is leaking at the fitting on the ram closest to the transom also. If I tighten the fitting any more, the hydraulic line will be heading towards the boat. If this occurs, the braided line will rub against the boat. I would like to know what to do about this problem also.
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