Power Sterring fluid filter
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Power Sterring fluid filter
Is the power sterring pump filter really needed?
The only reason I can think of is if you have a pump go bad it dosent contaiminate the rest of the system.What do you think?
The only reason I can think of is if you have a pump go bad it dosent contaiminate the rest of the system.What do you think?
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Re: Power Sterring fluid filter
I sell custom-engineered machinery and most of it is powered by hydraulics. Virtually every manufacturer puts a filter in the pressure line temporarily- that's to remove any assembly junk like bits of rubber and such. After several cycles, the filter is removed.
The only reason to filter is if there's some way the system could become contaminated during use. Not likely on boat steering. The fluid does need to be changed occasionally.
The only reason to filter is if there's some way the system could become contaminated during use. Not likely on boat steering. The fluid does need to be changed occasionally.
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You can get a filter at your local hydraulic shop for around $30 . I pieced together a full helm, dual ram system for under $1700 using the same componets everyone else uses.You just have to cut out the middle man.
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Re: Power Sterring fluid filter
Hey Rob, you're making me laugh. Is it that the filter doesn't have enough Bling Bling compared to those new shiny blowers or is there no place to bolt it on? Stabbin' the motors yesterday couldn't have gone too bad if your only tech post involves the power steering filter. I hope your pulleys arrive today. Later.. Lou
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Originally Posted by Lmarth
Hey Rob, you're making me laugh. Is it that the filter doesn't have enough Bling Bling compared to those new shiny blowers or is there no place to bolt it on? Stabbin' the motors yesterday couldn't have gone too bad if your only tech post involves the power steering filter. I hope your pulleys arrive today. Later.. Lou
Yea I am still bent out of shape about not having any pulleys . Hope the show up Tues
Does anybody NOT run a filter . I guess it protects you if a pump takes a dump ?
Thank you all for your input
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Re: Power Sterring fluid filter
Rob- I'm still running the filter. It's on top of the valve cover next to the blower manifold. I honestly can't remember where it's attached. I guess you could mount it under the lip on the side of the hatch opening or on the transom. Lining up those motor mounts I'm sure can be a pain in the butt. It would help to have 2-3 knowledgeable guys to wrestle things so they line up. Kind of reminds me of installing that long channel bracket that GM uses to connect the transmission to the differential. Just keep your cool, you're almost home! Lou
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Originally Posted by Lmarth
Rob- I'm still running the filter. It's on top of the valve cover next to the blower manifold. I honestly can't remember where it's attached. I guess you could mount it under the lip on the side of the hatch opening or on the transom. Lining up those motor mounts I'm sure can be a pain in the butt. It would help to have 2-3 knowledgeable guys to wrestle things so they line up. Kind of reminds me of installing that long channel bracket that GM uses to connect the transmission to the differential. Just keep your cool, you're almost home! Lou
What to do?
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Rob, look at it this way, you have had the boat for a few years with no pump failure, so it's like an insurance policy, nice to have when you need it, but only then, if you keep up on the fluid levels and watch for leaks. That is really the only way the pump would go. the bearings are constantly submerged, and power steering and trans fluid are basically the same. I actually run trans fuid in my 311 PS with IMCO hydraulic.
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Re: Power Sterring fluid filter
I ran one for a year after adding hyd steering. The steering started getting real hard to turn, so I checked the filter and it was clogged with debris from the new hydraulic lines.
As another option, check out this filter. It can go right in the lines without mounting. Go to www.summitracing.com and look at part number EAR-230208ERL
As another option, check out this filter. It can go right in the lines without mounting. Go to www.summitracing.com and look at part number EAR-230208ERL
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