Hi. I have a ‘94 Ranger 488VS. I just bought it a few weeks ago and have only had it in the water a couple times. Everything was fine with the steering as far as I could tell. Anyway, I noticed today that with the cap off of the helm pump I cant see any fluid down in there. Can I just top it off? Thanks.20200707_185219.jpg
Last edited by Bute56; 07-07-2020 at 06:56 PM. Reason: Picture
You can top it off, but it might have air in it if it’s been low enough and it will need to be bled. And if it’s low, it either wasn’t filled all the way the first time or it has a leak. It doesn’t loose fluid without a leak.
Here is a recent post I made about adding fluid and purging air from the system...http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1060846
Since you just bought the boat you don't know if it was ever full. I'd add the appropriate fluid and check it later. The fluid will eat carpet cement. I always turn my helm fully to one side before I add fluid, it may load the pump and cylinders fully that way. Might, might not.
Ok, thank you. There are no signs of a leak anywhere.
Leaks should be obvious, as long as it's not a hose puncture in the hull. Never heard of that happening though. Fill it, bleed it and keep an eye on it. But keep the fluid off the carpet though.
Is it Sea Star?
The cap on my Sea Star helm is vented. If I fill the helm all the way up fluid will leak out the cap. It also blew out the helm shaft seal, twice. I'm no rocket surgeon, but just from my experience some of these helms are not meant to be filled till you can see the fluid.
Yes, it is Teleflex Sea Star. The. Ap does not appear to be vented.Originally Posted by Riccochet
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