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Power steering
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 6:24 am
by tgrace98
Pretty sure my power steering went out yesterday on my boat. I noticed a fluid in the bilge when I popped open the engine hatch. Hoping it’s just a hose or a clamp. All I know is when I’m idling or going slow it is a lot harder to turn the wheel.
Re: Power steering
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:06 am
by Ytmsn
Oh that sucks. The good news is those pumps can be rebuilt pretty easily. Mine started.leaking pretty bad on my 240 and I discovered a seal and bearing kit is like $50 bucks or less. It's just an automotive pump. I had already ordered a new one when my mechanic told me to sent it back. He pulled it, installed the kit and reinstalled the pump for what the new one cost.
Re: Power steering
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:23 am
by tgrace98
Ytmsn wrote: Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:06 am
Oh that sucks. The good news is those pumps can be rebuilt pretty easily. Mine started.leaking pretty bad on my 240 and I discovered a seal and bearing kit is like $50 bucks or less. It's just an automotive pump. I had already ordered a new one when my mechanic told me to sent it back. He pulled it, installed the kit and reinstalled the pump for what the new one cost.
Yeah I’m not mechanical at all. I’m an IT guy. I’m going to call the harbor tomorrow and see when they can look at it. Luckily with the duo prop small turns either way moves the boat quite a bit. Just sucks docking it.
Re: Power steering
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 5:06 pm
by tgrace98
Well did some investigating today and found a capped hose coming off the power steering pump and it had a big ole crack in it. So put a new one on and filled it up with fluid and she is good as new! 15 dollar fix!
Re: Power steering
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 6:03 pm
by Cobalt262
tgrace98 wrote: Sun Jul 22, 2018 6:24 am
Pretty sure my power steering went out yesterday on my boat. I noticed a fluid in the bilge when I popped open the engine hatch. Hoping it’s just a hose or a clamp. All I know is when I’m idling or going slow it is a lot harder to turn the wheel.
Hey tgrace98,
My steering is also hard to turn at slow speeds, especially to port. I've had two different mechanics say there is nothing wrong with it.
I'll check that hose in the morning. Thanks
-Jeff
Re: Power steering
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 9:41 pm
by Big Block Power
Cobalt262 wrote: Sun Jul 22, 2018 6:03 pm
tgrace98 wrote: Sun Jul 22, 2018 6:24 am
Pretty sure my power steering went out yesterday on my boat. I noticed a fluid in the bilge when I popped open the engine hatch. Hoping it’s just a hose or a clamp. All I know is when I’m idling or going slow it is a lot harder to turn the wheel.
Hey tgrace98,
My steering is also hard to turn at slow speeds, especially to port. I've had two different mechanics say there is nothing wrong with it.
I'll check that hose in the morning. Thanks
-Jeff
Mine is1 finger turn.
Re: Power steering
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:10 am
by tgrace98
Cobalt262 wrote: Sun Jul 22, 2018 6:03 pm
tgrace98 wrote: Sun Jul 22, 2018 6:24 am
Pretty sure my power steering went out yesterday on my boat. I noticed a fluid in the bilge when I popped open the engine hatch. Hoping it’s just a hose or a clamp. All I know is when I’m idling or going slow it is a lot harder to turn the wheel.
Hey tgrace98,
My steering is also hard to turn at slow speeds, especially to port. I've had two different mechanics say there is nothing wrong with it.
I'll check that hose in the morning. Thanks
-Jeff
Jeff, to clarify mine was like that because it had sprayed the ps fluid all over the bilge. The tank was bone dry. So if you have fluid in yours. Then that’s probably not the case.
Now I just need to fly BBP down since he is an expert at cleaning the bilge. At least that’s what the rumor around here is
Re: Power steering
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 1:52 pm
by Big Block Power
Mine needs to be cleaned again. It's the year of pwr steering I guess.
Re: Power steering
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:51 am
by LOTOHEAD
It must be the year BBP. This Saturday my idle steering became really stiff, a little fluid check revealed low power steering fluid, almost none. After filling it up my Dad and I kept watching the back and there is a small leak somewhere. Had to park it and head home so I'm heading down early this week to try and find the culprit. The bilge is good to go so my fix may not be so simple.
Re: Power steering
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:04 am
by tgrace98
Mine ended up being a bad power steering actuator. That was not cheap to replace either.
Re: Power steering
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:08 am
by LOTOHEAD
Why are all the cheap hobbies so boring!!
Re: Power steering
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:01 am
by tgrace98
haha no joke! there is a reason boat stands for bust out another thousand
Re: Power steering
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:23 pm
by Big Block Power
LOTOHEAD wrote: Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:51 am
It must be the year BBP. This Saturday my idle steering became really stiff, a little fluid check revealed low power steering fluid, almost none. After filling it up my Dad and I kept watching the back and there is a small leak somewhere. Had to park it and head home so I'm heading down early this week to try and find the culprit. The bilge is good to go so my fix may not be so simple.
It wouldn't surprise me if it's not the same clamp as mine. Lay okb the engine follow the par str hose to the starboard rear corner of the engine. The hose goes to the power steering cooler. If it's wet there cut the clamp off with a side cutter and put a screw clamp or 2 in its place.
Re: Power steering
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 3:31 pm
by LOTOHEAD
I will be looking for it when I get to the dock Thursday. While the engine compartment is huge getting my 6’6” ass in and out is no fun. Thanks for the heads up BBP.
Re: Power steering
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:12 pm
by Driller
LOTOHEAD wrote: Tue Aug 21, 2018 3:31 pm
I will be looking for it when I get to the dock Thursday. While the engine compartment is huge getting my 6’6” ass in and out is no fun. Thanks for the heads up BBP.
+1. Not of the 6'6" but on getting my a$$ in and out. I always think of trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.
