Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
need procedure to bleed a steering system for a I.T.S. setup >

need procedure to bleed a steering system for a I.T.S. setup

Notices

need procedure to bleed a steering system for a I.T.S. setup

Thread Tools
 
Old 08-11-2005 | 10:26 AM
  #1  
magnum27's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 733
Likes: 1
From: Chat TN
Default need procedure to bleed a steering system for a I.T.S. setup

Does anyone know the steps to bleed this system properly as mine is brand new and there is no fluid in it all the way to the helm. It is a single engine setup. I will be starting the engine for the first time this weekend and will need to bleed the system so I can take it out for the first time.
magnum27 is offline  
Reply
Old 08-11-2005 | 06:43 PM
  #2  
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 400
Likes: 8
From: Wisconsin
Default Re: need procedure to bleed a steering system for a I.T.S. setup

On the back connection block for the ITS are 2 "bleeder" fittings. Tie strap some small tygon hose to both of them and run the hoses up into the top of the reservoir. Open the fittings a half a turn or so. Fill the reservoir. Don't start the engine! Turn the wheel to the right, watching the oil level in the reservoir and adding some if necessary. Keep turning to the right until pretty solid oil is coming out one of the hoses from the bleeder fittings. Now repeat turning the wheel to the left. You can then turn it back and forth until you are pretty satisfied little air is left in the lines. Top off the reservoir, start the engine, "don't" turn the wheel just yet. Watch the reservoir level and top off. Now you can turn the wheel back and forth to get a little more air out of the lines through the bleeder fittings. Tighten the fittings and remove the hoses. Done and solid!
Falcon is offline  
Reply
Old 08-12-2005 | 08:22 AM
  #3  
magnum27's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 733
Likes: 1
From: Chat TN
Default Re: need procedure to bleed a steering system for a I.T.S. setup

just what I needed thanks
magnum27 is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
waterboy222
General Q & A
4
05-31-2007 07:12 PM
THRILLSEEKER
General Q & A
14
05-29-2004 06:00 PM
BlownBajaOnHavasu
General Q & A
3
05-12-2004 02:29 PM
Cigaretteman
General Q & A
9
05-05-2003 03:20 AM
SeaWeasel
General Q & A
2
08-12-2002 12:21 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.