07/08/2012 06:52:12 PM
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DaleHollow
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I dont have the brand in front of me, but this is what i do know on both the bridge an the helm, there is a fill cap on the hub, behind the wheel.
the boat is about a 2005 lakeview HB, approx 56 ft.
so if there is a generic method I would enjoy your method, steps, and or suggestions.
also fluids useable brands etc, the pros an cons if any, on fluids thanks.
hoping that I may take out some of the extra turning it takes on top to steer.
I assume sence I never see many post about this issue it doesnt require a whole lot of attention
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07/08/2012 07:53:20 PM
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OLD HOUSEBOATER
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You need the Brand and model # of your unit. Google this information and you will find the information that fits your installation.
Seastar, Hynatuic, Teleflex are typical brands. Bleeding procedures are similar but unique to each brand.
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07/09/2012 07:08:34 AM
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GoVols
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Don't use brake fluid. I was told the additives to most brake fluids can cause premature wear on many of the gaskets / seals on the steering's hydrolic system. I also have too much play in my steering and need to bleed the lines. This is just another thing in my LONG list of continuous replairs / maintenance items for my boats.
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07/09/2012 09:36:50 AM
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EastTNBoater
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Use Seastar fluid or hydraulic fluid. Trans fluid would work in a pinch.
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07/09/2012 09:52:55 AM
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SinOrSwim
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Get the fluid and ask for the fill tube adapter/connector. You should have a spot at both wheels. Basically, connect the bottle of fluid, poke a small hole in the bottom and turn it over. Slowly move the wheel all the way from right to left and left to right several times until you can feel it tighten up or no more fluid goes in. Do this at both stations.
I have a 95 Lakeview and did mine and it's very easy to do.
Here is a link to youtube on what/how to do it.
Bleed hydraulic steering-youtube
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07/09/2012 12:04:59 PM
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DaleHollow
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thanks, I stopped by the boat shop this AM, and given some of the same info as above.
ditto on the hydralic fluid using an adapter fitted to the bottel of hydralic fluid, hold bottel high, hole in the bottom sqeeze in the fluid, watch for the fluid to back fill into the clear tube. thus I assume your line is full
(no mention of subtitutes eg brake fluid or transmission fluid)
after the above step:
Next step
an additional step invoving turning the wheel, to the left and right feature, while back in the engine compartment, where hydralic lines connect, each line has a cap you remove , one line is for left side the other side is the rightside.
Opening the right side while u turn the wheel to the left, then vice versa, while placing a short piece of plastic line over the fittting, other end in a pale.
perhaps when I look at the steps mentioned in the links above the step 2 process will be addressed an become a little clearer
thanks again
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Edited: 07/09/2012 at 07:14:34 PM by DaleHollow
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07/09/2012 12:11:48 PM
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DaleHollow
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sin/swim
good link, help me understand the left an right part, also I know to get extra fluid if it needs to pump that much out, I think I can recover that fluid possibly for re use in an emergency
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07/09/2012 12:58:20 PM
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endurance
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I went through the whole bleeding process for a two helm two engine setup for a Teleflex Sea Star and then found out that the Sea Star system is self-bleeding. You just keep topping it off at the helm (upper helm if you have two helms) and normal use will get rid of the air. If you don't have much air in the system, letting the thing bleed itself is a whole lot easier.
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07/09/2012 01:19:32 PM
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42gibson
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i also have a seatstar. it says to only fill it from the top (flybridge) turn the wheel after you fill it untill it wont take anymore , then your done. the easiest thing on a boat to do. i use hydraulic fluid in it.
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07/09/2012 03:49:42 PM
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BananaTom
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Test
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07/11/2012 02:21:57 PM
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harvrbt
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I was told by the person who repaired my steering system that ATF was fine??
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