Need help on Helm w/ hydraulic

[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.

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

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

yep maybe if it never left the showroom

[Blue_Runner]

Don't take the nut all the way off. Place a flat or ball peen hammer on the shaft with the handle under the rim of the wheel. While prying up with the hammer strike the first hammer with another hammer. Wheel should come right off. When replacing put a thin coat of grease on the shaft.

CT, is the the hammer trick you were referring to? I googled and found this.

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

CT, is the the hammer trick you were referring to? I googled and found this.

yep thats the one. and if it doesnt want to come off at first get bigger hammers, lol

[jrou111]

Blue Runner (and anyone else),

I've ordered 100 of the front shaft x-rings for the seastar/baystar helm pumps for $13 from McMaster Carr. I know I don't need 100 but they were $6 plus shipping from Teleflex.

If anyone needs an extra oring or 3 to keep on hand I'll send you one for the cost of shipping.