hydraulic steering dead

[surphrat420]

21ft wellcraft <br />1980-1985 200hp black max MERC<br /><br /><br />I just got a old black max merc 80-85 im guessing. The hydraulic steering does not work. The wheel will turn and I can hear the faint clicking of the pump. but no outboard movement. The outboard will NOT turn even by hand it seems like i can move it an inch before the "perssure builds up"? ALSO i should mention the helm pump hoses run to a resiviour? which is also where the hoses from the motor shaft run to. The resiviour has a "tire valve" on the top. <br />SO my question might be...Until i get down to the boat store in the morning and pick up a new Clymers manual for the merc....How can i fill and bleed the steering? and what can I use? trim tilt fluid?<br />thanks in advance<br /><br />Mr. "Praying to get a chance to nail some tarpon this weekend"

 

[gss036]

Re: hydraulic steering dead

Clymer manual probably not cover the hydralic steering. Is it a SeaStar or Hynautic unit. Is there pressure showing for the resivour? Should be about 23-28 #. Check here for info:<br /> http://www.seastarsteering.com/OVERVIEW/oview.htm <br />and here for parts. Not cheap but they will have it: http://www.charment.com/

 

[surphrat420]

Re: hydraulic steering dead

Thanks !! its a Hynautics Unit and that site was great!....One more question...they say use thier fluid, can i use trim and tilt fluid?

 

[Coolmaker]

Re: hydraulic steering dead

Use Dexron auto fluid. Bleed it and then put the 20 lbs. pressure to it.