How do you center the steering wheel on a hydraulic Sea Star steering system?
Or Do you not center it because it is always changing never remaining centered?
1999 TR-21 with Sea Star hh5770 2.0 helm pump.
How do you center the steering wheel on a hydraulic Sea Star steering system?
Or Do you not center it because it is always changing never remaining centered?
1999 TR-21 with Sea Star hh5770 2.0 helm pump.
1999 TR-21
Optimax 225 Serial Number 0G842489
It’s always changing. U ever watch ur steering wheel running down the lake? It’s turning slightly almost all the time. Don’t understand why but it seems crazy to me as I’m seeing it happen.
LOL.....no, I watch where I'm driving.
In all seriousness I have not noticed it running across the lake.
I have since read it is caused by the fact that the fluid is always slipping past allowing the wheel to turn ever so slightly.
Don't know if that's true or not.
Thank you for the reply.
1999 TR-21
Optimax 225 Serial Number 0G842489
If the wheel is moving while your running you probably have air in the system and it needs to be bleed. The hydraulic fluid doesn't slip past the helm all the time if it did you could never keep the boat going in the right direction. If you can move you steering wheel 1/2" or more left or right when your setting still you need to bleed it but first check for leaks, loose bolts where the steering attaches to the motor and excessive play at the ends of the steering cylinder. If it's changing while your running the helm or the cylinder might be worn out.
1999 TR-21
Optimax 225 Serial Number 0G842489
it will move slightly over time. As an experiment try turning the wheel all the way to one side, then pull hard on the wheel. The bypass valve will open and you can turn the wheel even though the motor is at its lock. All hydraulic systems have a relief valve to prevent over pressure.
the answer is to get a steering wheel that has symmetrical spokes and doesn’t matter what position it’s in for appearance sake.
Butch Derickson
2011 Z521 w/250 hp SHO
Traverse City, Michigan
Have a Blessed Day,
Mike
Always changing is absolutely correct. I always put a piece of red tape around the steering wheel on my oval dirt cars and RZR. I tried that on one of my boats years ago and boy was I in for a surprise!! We live and learn I guess.