Does lower pressure usually take the ratchet feel out at the upper helm? Mine was really bad until I rebuilt the upper. I haven't tried pressure lower than 20.
P/C Pete
Edmonds Yacht Club (Commodore 1993) 1988 3818 "GLAUBEN”
Hino EH700 175 Onan MDKD Genset
MMSI 367770440
"Pcpete" post=820172 wrote:
Does lower pressure usually take the ratchet feel out at the upper helm? Mine was really bad until I rebuilt the upper. I haven't tried pressure lower than 20.
No - lower pressure will not reduce friction or a ratchet action out of the helm.
My upper helm has the ratcheting issue, is more difficult to turn then expected and I notice in rough seas I am always turning the wheel clockwise ( I think it's blowing past a seal) .
Is there a recommended place to send the upper helm pump for rebuilding?
Hynautic, Teleflex, and all other brands of hydraulic steering sold and repaired. We are the largest repair facility for older hydraulic steering units in the country.
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