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07-17-2014, 08:48 AM

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the modified actuator may be going away

07-18-2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay Gadsby

Literally just checked that. It is solid, I can pull away from the ram and the ram extends, but I cannot compress the ram, which I am going to say is a good thing. I am assuming we are checking the gimbal here correct? is there any other visual checks to be made on the internal portion behind the engine?

If you can pull it but not compress it, you have air in the system. I just installed a full hydraulic helm and while I was bleeding the system mine would do the same. Once the system is bled it should be rock solid and only move when the steering wheel moves. I highly recommend getting a hydraulic helm kit and get rid of the cable. My cable started getting sloppy and I didn't have tight control at high speeds.