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Old 09-11-2015 | 07:23 AM
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just put lathum used system on my boat.

what fluid to use???
standard power sterring fluid????

any tricks to bleeeding new system???

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Old 09-11-2015 | 07:42 AM
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you can run type f trany fluid if you want, I remove the belt and spin the pump with a cordless drill while someone turns the wheel lock to lock till all the air is out
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Old 09-11-2015 | 08:56 AM
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hmmm...ok...thanks
wasnt sure...

and yea i was trying to figure out how i could use air drill to spin pulley/pump...
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Old 09-11-2015 | 12:34 PM
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I've always just started the boat and turned the wheel lock to lock while checking the fluid and answering as needed.
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Old 09-11-2015 | 02:54 PM
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you can do it without the boat running. The pump/reservoir will still feed the system. You just need to keep the level up as you are bleeding.
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Old 09-11-2015 | 09:10 PM
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can i just use power steering fluiud?????

or atf ...

dont have any type f....can get some
.but i have syn type 4..
just trying to do now at 10pm of cousre..

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Old 09-11-2015 | 11:02 PM
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I used PS fluid. Checker orielly brand, comes in a gallon
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Old 09-11-2015 | 11:07 PM
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hey ramos,,,how ya doing,,,,still working getting this all together...just wanted to steering working,,,then its time to assem motors...547's

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Old 09-12-2015 | 09:12 AM
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ATF is fine, or PS fluid just don't mix it, but you know that, I wouldn't run synthetic, jmo
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Old 09-12-2015 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by flashgordon
hey ramos,,,how ya doing,,,,still working getting this all together...just wanted to steering working,,,then its time to assem motors...547's
Hey bud, all is well plowing the water every weekend. I take it you're making some good progress?
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