New Hydraulic Steering Install - No Pressure and Other Rigging Questions
#11
I broke lines before the filter and at the pump line at helm. Both have fluid when turning pump with drill. After continuous turns of wheel, I have no fluid at Left or Right fittings at helm much less at Rams. I assume I am not pulling more fluid because the lines to helm and back to cooler/tank are full. Seems like a bad helm. I have swapped the fittings and headed back with my Latham larger helm.
#12
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I broke lines before the filter and at the pump line at helm. Both have fluid when turning pump with drill. After continuous turns of wheel, I have no fluid at Left or Right fittings at helm much less at Rams. I assume I am not pulling more fluid because the lines to helm and back to cooler/tank are full. Seems like a bad helm. I have swapped the fittings and headed back with my Latham larger helm.
#13
Replaced the helm with my Latham and things immediately started working. Thanks for all the input. I felt comfortable enough with the install to believe that something was wrong.
After reading about helm sizes and ways to measure, I am glad I changed as the Latham I had has more volume than the Char Lynn. I might actually want more as it seemed like it takes a lot of turns between locks. I was rushed and didn't get to count tonight with helper.
After reading about helm sizes and ways to measure, I am glad I changed as the Latham I had has more volume than the Char Lynn. I might actually want more as it seemed like it takes a lot of turns between locks. I was rushed and didn't get to count tonight with helper.
#15