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Old 05-12-2004 | 09:47 AM
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Old 05-18-2004 | 08:46 AM
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Thanks Again Falcon,
I’m a little fuzzy on a couple things or maybe not. My single ram is mounted on the starboard side as are most I believe.
Are the following steps on the right track?

Install new helm and attach all lines (easy part)
Fill reservoir on PS pump
Fully extend the ram by turning the wheel to the left or actually pushing the drive to the port side while someone pushes the drive.
Check reservoir
Disconnect the ram from the outdrive and also disconnect the outer most line.
Turn the wheel slowly to the RIGHTt while watching the reservoir level on the PS pump (don’t let air in.) Do I keep turning the wheel until fluid comes out the disconnected line?
Confused a bit here…I’m assuming that the ram stayed fully extended because no fluid was pushing it in; or would the draw from the opposite side pull it in? If it stayed extended, I would then re-connect the line, check reservoir and then crank the wheel to the right and this should push the ram in.
Assuming that the ram is now fully retracted as if a hard right was being made, I now disconnect the inner hose and slowly turn the wheel to the left while watching the reservoir. Keep this motion going until fluid comes out of the hose.
Reconnect the line
While the ram is fully retracted (turned right), fill the reservoir pretty full
Either use a drill motor to prime (clockwise) or just momentarily start it while checking the level continuously.
When the system stops pulling fluid, start the motor and rotate wheel lock to lock before re-attaching the ram to the out drive
If all feels well, re-attach the ram to the outdrive and test.

Are my turning directions and assumptions correct or am I mis-thinking??
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