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Post by kb929cdx on Sept 18, 2009 10:02:59 GMT -1
Yesterday I was getting ready for this weekend and noticed that my steering is acting funny,you turn the wheel to the right and its fine but when you go to the left,it's like there is a half of a turn of the wheel before it grabs,(like its slipping)still turns but you half to turn it twice as far as you do the other side,could it be air in the lines(don't no how it got in there)?Do I need to re-charge the system?Need some advice,don't like this,as it don't feel real safe don't want to be flying across the lake and not be able to steer it!!!!!!!!!!!!Thanks guys!!
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Post by dannyp on Sept 18, 2009 11:11:02 GMT -1
Check the fluid level first and top off if needed,, Could be air in the line, the helm or the tubes in the back.
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Post by kb929cdx on Sept 18, 2009 17:59:17 GMT -1
Thanks I'll try that!
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Post by sinclair1 on Sept 18, 2009 22:32:11 GMT -1
Man, Sounds dangerous, Be careful until its fixed.
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Post by kb929cdx on Sept 20, 2009 14:45:16 GMT -1
Well guys what I did is opened both bleeder screws and run all the fluid out,then recharged it with new fluid and now we are good to go,alot of air came out of the lines!but good to go now!Thanks for the sugg. have a great day fellows!  |
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Post by nitro85 on Sept 20, 2009 18:54:44 GMT -1
Kb what type of hydr fluid did you use?
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Post by kb929cdx on Sept 21, 2009 0:13:16 GMT -1
Any fluid will work as long as it meets the MIL 5606 rating,you can use ATF fluid if you have to,I run it in the last boat I had with not any problems!
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Post by nitro85 on Sept 21, 2009 0:17:41 GMT -1
Thanks alot Kb. Ive noticed my Nitro is doing the same thing. Im gonna check mine tommorrow. When you take your cap off on the steering mount how far did you fill it back up?
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Post by kb929cdx on Sept 21, 2009 9:41:41 GMT -1
If you drain all the fluid out of it,it will take around a half to one Qt depending how much fluid comes out!Just be sure to have somebody to help you for the bleeding process,To bleed the left,turn the wheel all the way to the left then open the left bleeder valve,then have some hold the cylinder with there hand,with the valve still open turn you wheel to the right,untill nothing but pure fluid comes out,(I turned mine a good ways before all the air came out)then while still turning the wheel-close the valve,repeat for the right side and you'll be charged up and ready to go,!!!!!keep the fill hole full the whole time,or you'll get more air in the lines!!!!But thats all there is to it,if you need me to call me and I'll be more than happy to lend you a hand!!my # 404-660-7804,I get off at 4:00 and will be home around 5:00.Good luck and don't hesitate to call me!!!
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Post by nitro85 on Sept 21, 2009 13:47:54 GMT -1
Thanks Kb. I got a fill kit ordered and it should be here in a day or two. Yea I could use a hand if you don't mind when the stuff comes in. Thanks alot. Are you still thinking about fishing with us next year?
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Post by kb929cdx on Sept 21, 2009 16:57:44 GMT -1
Yea,I'm going to,and just give me a call,be more than happy to give you a hand!!
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