Sea Star Hydraulic Steering Bleeding and Refilling

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[TonyHines]

guy seems like he knows what he is doing but the use of the wrong tools on each end is just a great way to destroy the equipment you are working on.

[jamesrobbins]

I followed your instructions and I didnt get tge same results. I worked on it fir over an hour but still had air in the system. I did midify your idea and bked at the bleed ports . That seemed to help.

[mort]

I'm thinking you probably should have purged the old fluid before putting in new? (Not that you would have known that before you added the new fluid) The color of the fluid on the second rotation looks bad. Rust or some other contamination that would damage the pump? Other than that, pretty straight forward.

[lylekessler]

Hey coast guard buoy tender in the background!!

[rogerhigham]

How do seal the tube to the oil container?
The oil just leaked out. I couldn't tighten it. Did use a cheap hose and connector?
Thank for the video.

[shaneclanton]

Thank you for this video. I have to do this. What is the purpose of loosening the fittings?

[andrewpolasek]

Great video, can you use this method for the initial fill and bleed on a new system?

[jasononeal]

Did you crack the back fittings back open once you hooked up the hose to both bleeder valves?

[CoastalBendFishNinja]

Hello so I found my way here, because when I turn the engine under higher speeds, it feels like it’s slipping. Slip, catch, slip catch….feels like it might not turn. Could that be from air in the lines? If not, any ideas? Totally on vacation and have a limited time to be here using the family boat…so sort of pressed to not put a serious damper on a once/twice a year vacation. Thanks for the video and help either way!

[buckdownrains]

when youre done, i gess u close the bleed ports and remove that hose..but how do u disconnect the bottle and hose without oil spilling all over!!??

[Eluderatnight]

If you have poor/no steering check for failed fitting.

[rickfreeda]

Get ur self some wrenches good video though

[Buford]

Learn to make a video when the wind isn’t blowing,