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  1. 03-13-2018, 12:18 AM #1
    BCastillo
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    Hydraulic Helm Tilt question

    Can the tilt mechanism from a NFB cable system be used with a hydraulic Helm pump? A friend has a hydraulic tilt helm that is missing the tilt mechanism. I am converting to hydraulic and wonder if I can save some money. My NFB is a teleflex and the hydraulic Helm is a seastar, I think those company's are one in the same now. Thanks in advance.

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    #2 03-13-2018, 05:29 AM
    NFB systems are cables from a rack and pinion helm to a tube system mounted on the motor. All mechanical.
    A hydraulic system uses hoses and fluid to move the motor.
    Neither has anything to with the tilt system.
    No parts of either interchange except the steering wheel and motor.
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    #3 03-13-2018, 07:32 AM
    I am familiar with the systems and how they differ and operate. I am not asking about the tilt and trim system of the outboard. I am referring specifically to the tilt portion of the helm only, they appear to look similar.
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    #4 03-13-2018, 06:59 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by BCastillo View Post
    I am familiar with the systems and how they differ and operate. I am not asking about the tilt and trim system of the outboard. I am referring specifically to the trim portion of the helm only, they appear to look similar.
    O.K. then somebody that understands this issue can answer your question better. I have hydraulic steering which I installed after taking my NFB system out and don't have a trim on my helm.
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    #5 03-13-2018, 07:42 PM
    **tilt... Thanks for taking the time to help.
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    #6 03-14-2018, 05:00 AM
    TTT
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    #7 03-16-2018, 05:24 PM
    Bump to the top
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    #8 03-29-2018, 01:26 AM
    I gave up on trying to be cheap. I don't think what I was trying to do was possible. I ordered a sport tilt helm.
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    #9 03-29-2018, 05:12 AM
    AAAH Tilt helm. I finally get it. I apologize for my ignorance. I had a Bass Tracker with a tilt helm. I doubt it would be a simple marriage of two different parts. Sorry.
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