phil_p999

I have a dual helm setup in my boat it and seems to be getting stiffer as you drive the boat to the point at about 5-10 minutes of driving it is impossible to steer anymore? Looking for advice on where to start looking.

I have already verified that there is fluid in the reservoir and that both pumps are working. I have also tried switching the valve from port to starb helm with no luck.

thanks in advance for any help or input.

ezstriper

assuming it's a power steering pump pressured system ??? if so sounds like the pump is loosing pressure, are you running a cooler ? need to be, fluid will break down with heat/RPM also did you change pulley ratio from stock ?

phil_p999

Yes it's power steering.

I don't think the pumps are loosing pressure as we removed them and spun with a drill. They both built pressure. The one thing I noticed is the helm box is very hot after running. With that said the oil is being cooled by the trans cooler around the flywheel.

I noticed there is an in line filter. Could this be plugged? I plan on removing it in the next hours or so.

Thanks for the input and any further you can provide.

14 apache

iTrader: (1)

Sounds like filter make sure there is no metal in it like a pump failing.

phil_p999

Filter is not plugged. Just removed and it's clear

buck35

If oil is good check system with a temp gun to see exactly where heat starts to build, beit the helm pump or a supply hose with a bulge, or flap inside blocking flow. Good luck!

inside bulge , seen this many times and difficult to locate.

14 apache

iTrader: (1)

Try to spin the pumps in the boat with a drill if its hard remove the filter and see what it does. Buck35 could be rite with a bad hose. Do you have any other valves on the boat? Did you add anything to the steering?

phil_p999

We just removed a check valve that seems to be broken. We started up the motors and at the boat lift it seems to be working now. I plan on going for a run tomorrow night to see if the pressure stays consistent. Will update

phil_p999

[ATTACH=CONFIG]556046[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]556047[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]556048[/ATTACH]

Not sure if this is correct? Does not appear to be.........?

14 apache

iTrader: (1)

Its missing parts and I would be worried where they went.