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agood1 03-05-2009 09:37 AM
Hydraulic Steering Question
 
I removed a hybrid cable-hydraulic steering system from my boat, basically I removed the cable steering and added a hydraulic helm...so now it is all hydraulic.

I spent almost an hour trying to bleed the air, I know there is still more air in the system, because I can move the outdrive by hand
The problem is I have about 25 turns from hardover to hardover.
Could this just be air still in the system, or could it be a mismatch between the helm and cylinder?

DareDevil 03-05-2009 09:47 AM
Originally Posted by agood1 (Post 2814681)
I removed a hybrid cable-hydraulic steering system from my boat, basically I removed the cable steering and added a hydraulic helm...so now it is all hydraulic.

I spent almost an hour trying to bleed the air, I know there is still more air in the system, because I can move the outdrive by hand
The problem is I have about 25 turns from hardover to hardover.
Could this just be air still in the system, or could it be a mismatch between the helm and cylinder?
I think its the wrong helm !!

Elite Marine 03-05-2009 11:19 AM
Originally Posted by daredevil (Post 2814689)
I think its the wrong helm !!
Agreed

Jb-fse 03-05-2009 01:03 PM
what helm and what set up is on the boat

Hardin Marine 03-05-2009 01:48 PM
Originally Posted by agood1 (Post 2814681)
I removed a hybrid cable-hydraulic steering system from my boat, basically I removed the cable steering and added a hydraulic helm...so now it is all hydraulic.

I spent almost an hour trying to bleed the air, I know there is still more air in the system, because I can move the outdrive by hand
The problem is I have about 25 turns from hardover to hardover.
Could this just be air still in the system, or could it be a mismatch between the helm and cylinder?
If the helm is correct you can find detailed system bleeding instructions at our site. http://www.hardin-marine.com/tech-support.aspx

5050 03-06-2009 07:53 AM
you might have the hose routed in the wrong inlets. should bleed itself by turning the steering wheel back and forth with the engine running.


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