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  1. 04-07-2020, 10:20 AM #1
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    Centering Hydraulic Steering - how do I do this?

    Anyone have advice on how to center my keyed steering wheel with my hydraulic steering system that I am installing currently?
    I have a boat.
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    #2 04-07-2020, 10:23 AM
    You cannot do it because it will constantly move. It is not like cables. If you jiggle the steering wheel, you can move the wheel but not the motor. The best option is to live with it or get a non directional steering wheel.

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    #3 04-07-2020, 10:33 AM
    Can’t center hydraulic steering. Just put the wheel on and move on.
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    #4 04-07-2020, 10:35 AM
    With the 6 screw models you can move it a screw.
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    #5 04-07-2020, 10:55 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Ranger Rod View Post
    With the 6 screw models you can move it a screw.
    Doesn't matter, steering wheel will never stay centered. Cable steering is the only steering that you might be able to center.
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    #6 04-07-2020, 04:47 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Idaho Sandman View Post
    Can’t center hydraulic steering. Just put the wheel on and move on.
    ^^^This^^^
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    #7 04-07-2020, 07:51 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bhjr. View Post
    Doesn't matter, steering wheel will never stay centered. Cable steering is the only steering that you might be able to center.
    Yes Sir.. thats the way it is.
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    #8 04-08-2020, 12:20 PM
    Thanks guys, I just bled the system last night, and it definitely isn't going to stay centered.
    I have a boat.
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    #9 04-08-2020, 12:40 PM
    I think that's why Bullet quit putting their logo on the cap... They got tired of answering this question... Dan
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