I have a 1996 Four Winns, 5.8L EFI Volvo Penta Duo-Drive. I have removed the power steering actuator/cylinder assy from the boat because of leaks and hard steering.
I saw in another post about steering issues there was a kit available to repair the actuator, and was looking for info on repairing the steering cylinder as well. I found the cable sticky in the actuator sleeve likely causing the hard steering as the wheel and cable works freely after removal of the steering assy.
As best I understand it the cable moves the sleeve slightly as the wheel is turned either way, moving the sleeve to actuate the valves inside which causes the pump to drive the cylinder in the correct direction.
It was mentioned in another steering post that 5 Star Marine has a seal kit for the actuator, but asking about the cylinder seals drew a reprimand as I was hi-jacking the thread.
Sooo..... Anyone have any idea where to find the cylinder parts? Thanks.
I saw in another post about steering issues there was a kit available to repair the actuator, and was looking for info on repairing the steering cylinder as well. I found the cable sticky in the actuator sleeve likely causing the hard steering as the wheel and cable works freely after removal of the steering assy.
As best I understand it the cable moves the sleeve slightly as the wheel is turned either way, moving the sleeve to actuate the valves inside which causes the pump to drive the cylinder in the correct direction.
It was mentioned in another steering post that 5 Star Marine has a seal kit for the actuator, but asking about the cylinder seals drew a reprimand as I was hi-jacking the thread.
Sooo..... Anyone have any idea where to find the cylinder parts? Thanks.