My steering on my 21 ft triton seems to have gotten loose or has play in it, i unscrewed the fill plug hole on the steering column and didnt see any fluid in the resivor,are you supposed to be able to see it or how much is supposed to be in it? How much do you add? Thanks
When mine gets low, I can feel the gears in the steering column as I turn the wheel.
If the reservoir is low, to catch any fluid spilled I wrap shop rags or paper towels around the steering column and put something under it on the carpet - the fluid loosens the glue. Then I use a large syringe body (no needle or plunger) to flow in a little as a time, a teaspoon or so, while wiggling the steering wheel to prevent a bubble from forming at the filling hole, until I can just see fluid in the reservoir.
Play can also happen if an adjusting nut has gotten loose. On my Seastar, its a big plastic nut with an small loosening clamp on it, located on the drivers side on the stainless steel rod that goes through the engine's pivot tube.
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If you are getting play you didn't have before there is a leak. First place to check is the end caps on the steering ram.
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<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by btsmbass »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">If you are getting play you didn't have before there is a leak. First place to check is the end caps on the steering ram.
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And, simply adding fluid WILL NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. The system MUST be bled to remove AIR from the lines, helm and cylinder.
ALL lines and fittings should also be inspected for signs of leakage.
CYLINDER BUSHINGS should be inspected (especially those on the TILLER PLATE and TILLER BOLT) for WEAR. Do not continue to operate a worn cylinder, as it's UNSAFE.
When finished, the jam-nut on the Starboard Side should be adjusted to remove excess play.
NOTE: Fluid level in the helm should be checked/inspected AT LEAST MONTHLY.
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Don, whats the best way to bleed the system? thanks
Patrick,
IM me your email address and I'll send you the instructions for bleeding the system.........
Gary
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Instructions sent via email..............
Gary
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Would you mind emailing me the bleeding info as well? I will I'm you my email address.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by corvettejoe »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Would you mind emailing me the bleeding info as well? I will I'm you my email address.</td></tr></table>
Done, check your email....
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