Need help on Helm w/ hydraulic

[cterrebonne]

sounds like a rough install, did you try the two ball pein hammer approach to remove the wheel first?

[Blue_Runner]

I'm not familiar with the 2 ball pien hammer method....do share!

She was on there so tight I can't imagine anything but the puller would have gotten it off.

Actually, I'd say things are going smoothly so far, believe it or not. I will consider it a "rough" install if I run into something I can't fix in an hours time.

[Airslot]

Perty work Blue. I was in up to my eyeballs myself tonight as I started rigging the P-line. Once I figured it out, the entire helm pod lifts off to reveal all the wiring, which in my case was a rats nest from a bunch a previously butchered jobs.I did get my plotter on before dark, so in all it was a good night.

[cterrebonne]

i'll try to take a pic of the process today.

[Blue_Runner]

CT - what a tease!!!!! You've got my mind going ape-sh!t. I just cant imagine how 2 ball pien hammers could be used to remove the helm, beside two people beating the wheel simultaneously from behind.

Slot, I hear ya...you sound like me. Worked on the boat after work the past 2 evenings right up until dark. It is rewarding though.

Yesterday evening I drained all the old gas out. I estimated there was 10 - 12 gallons in the v based on my last recollection of the gas gauge. I pumped 11.5 gallons! Dam gauge is spot on!

My 20 degree dash wedge came in, still waiting on the steering system. I have 2 mounting options, they are the pics on the left as seen below. I prefer the top one however my hole would have to be 5 1/2 inches to accomodate. As of now its somewhere in the 3.5 - 4 inch range. I'll just do the bottom one for now to get to fishing and if I'm unhappy I'll remount it with the 5.5in. hole:

Be sure to tune in tomorrow for more hydraulic fun!

[jrou111]

You're going to love the hydraulic steering. I've got the Baystar system and it steers great. Just make sure to buy an extra front shaft seal for the hub/pump. It's not a regular o-ring, it's more like an x-ring to seal.

Mine needs replacing which is why I've got tilt/trim lube on the floor under the console.

Here's a link about it: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/ref...eflexSeal.html

[Blue_Runner]

jrou111, thank you for the interesting info...this is my favorite part of the article (at the bottom):

The steerting wheel is tightly seated on a tapered and keyed shaft. It may be necessary to use a gear puller to pop the wheel off the shaft. Typically just a slight amount of force will break the wheel loose.