Hydarulic Steering
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:05 pm
All,
There are some references to steering in the forum, but none that cover my current problem. I was trying to route a GPS cable down to a new AIS system at the inside helm. I was running the cable down the wiring chase on the starboard side between the windows. I needed to do a little cutting and grinding at the bottom to open it up so I could see what was going on in there to make the turn to go into the area behind the wheel. In the process, I drilled directly into one of the hydraulic steering lines that goes to the fly bridge. It's not just a nick, I drilled it.
Anyway, after some inspection and head scratching, it looks like it will not be all that hard to replace the hydraulic hose. Having no experience with hydraulic steering, I need to know a couple of things before I proceed. The hose looks like it is about 3/8" outside diameter. Is it high pressure? I am thinking not so high because this is a steering system, not an earth mover. Who is the manufacturer of the steering system? Does it matter? Will a generic hose work? Any information will help. I am of the mind that I can install this hose myself. The biggest part of the job will be getting the air out of the line. And, of course, finding the right hose.
Thanks everyone.
Tim
PS: AIS is working great.
There are some references to steering in the forum, but none that cover my current problem. I was trying to route a GPS cable down to a new AIS system at the inside helm. I was running the cable down the wiring chase on the starboard side between the windows. I needed to do a little cutting and grinding at the bottom to open it up so I could see what was going on in there to make the turn to go into the area behind the wheel. In the process, I drilled directly into one of the hydraulic steering lines that goes to the fly bridge. It's not just a nick, I drilled it.
Anyway, after some inspection and head scratching, it looks like it will not be all that hard to replace the hydraulic hose. Having no experience with hydraulic steering, I need to know a couple of things before I proceed. The hose looks like it is about 3/8" outside diameter. Is it high pressure? I am thinking not so high because this is a steering system, not an earth mover. Who is the manufacturer of the steering system? Does it matter? Will a generic hose work? Any information will help. I am of the mind that I can install this hose myself. The biggest part of the job will be getting the air out of the line. And, of course, finding the right hose.
Thanks everyone.
Tim
PS: AIS is working great.