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Old 08-12-2009, 07:09   #1
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Bleeding Hydraulic Steering?

I have developed a leak in my hydraulic steering and will need bleed the system once I fix the hose. I've never done it before and wonder if there is any way in particular to do it.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Old 08-12-2009, 07:35   #2
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Need more clues! What kind of system is it? Is it pressurized? how many stations do you have? Where is the leak? and will you have to drain the whole system or just part of it?

All this makes a difference and the more info we have the more help you are likely to get.

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See the Marine Hydraulic Steering Filling & Purging Instructions

at ➥ Marine Hydraulic Steering Filling & Purging Instructions

or ➥
Hynautic Marine Steering

Or see the “Power Purge”

http://www.teleflexmarine.com/docume...002_5_1042.pdf

Or contact Teleflex Morse (Sea Star & Hynautics) for detailed information at
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Google video has a nice video showing how to replace a hydraulic cylinder including the bleeding instructions. If this link doesn't work, do a video search on google.

How To Replace A Leaking Hydraulic Ram & Bleed A Steering System

29:43 - 1 year ago video.google.com

Follow along as Bob Gallagher of Zimmerman Marine replaces a leaking hydraulic steering ram about a 36-foot lobster boat and then bleeds the steering system. If you have a ...
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