Century CC Boat Trim / Power Steering help

[bluekatz]

Hello,

I have a 2001 Century CC with a Yamaha 150 SS - recently my steering seems to click and pop a bit when I steer to starboard... it seems to be comming from the steering wheel housing itself - the unit is a sea star? - also my power tilt seems to protest and groan a bit with a few more pops than usual. I also noticed my trim indicator is not working all the time - almost like a short or a blown fuse but I noticed it working for a bit the other day.

Could my problems be low fluid in the power steering and tilt system? If so how can I check the level of fluid? I do not know where the "pipe" would be to add fluid.

Any help would really be appreciated.

Kevin

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: Century CC Boat Trim / Power Steering help

What is the model of SeaStar you have? If it has a resevoir with a gauge on it, then there is a plug on the resevoir that has a schrader valve on it that has to be removed to fill the system; it then requires re-pressurization of the system. If there is no resevoir, then there will be a small plug on the helm pump just above the wheel. I think the clicking sound means there is some dirt or debris in the filter near the helm pump. If you get on the teleflex website, there should be a downloadable manual that covers troubleshooting.

On the trim motor, there should be a threaded plug on the unit where you fill it up. Check your manual to determine when there is pressure on the resevoir as you don't want to open it under pressure.​

 

[bluekatz]

Re: Century CC Boat Trim / Power Steering help

thanks alot!