89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

[delsol]

hi i got boat back from the shop with all kinds of problems. but i noticed that i am losing p/s fluid. they installed new p/s lines . old pump. i cannot see a leak. question could it leak from a rack like a car???if i lose all the fluid will it hurt to drive it without the powersteering??

 

[Bondo]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

question could it leak from a rack like a car???

Ayuh,.......

if i lose all the fluid will it hurt to drive it without the powersteering??

Ayuh,........ It'll turn Real Hard,+ Then you'll Burn Up the Pump.........

 

[Don S]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

If you can't find any leaks, pressure check the PS oil cooler. It's probably pumping the oil into the cooling water.

 

[delsol]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

don its a fresh water cooled open system i guess its called. its looks like a gm car pump with lines going to a rack. how could it escape to cooling system?? i think i seen a third line??
bob

 

[delsol]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

also don i never seen an oil cooler . where would that be
bob

 

[delsol]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

also bondo if i run into a problem can i disconect the p/s pump temp and still drive the boat. this is my first with p/s 19'4" 2700 lbs
bob

 

[Coors]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

behind the engine, on a coolant line, you will see a small thing that looks the size of a check valve.
that is it, and it also needs draining for winter.

 

[Bondo]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

i never seen an oil cooler . where would that be

Under, or behind the motor, In the water line from the Outdrive to the T-stat Housing, there's a Cannister with 2 Large Waterlines,+ 2 Small P/S Oil lines hooked to it.........
That's the Cooler........

also bondo if i run into a problem can i disconect the p/s pump temp and still drive the boat.

I don't know how your Belts run,........
As long as the Circulating Pump,+ the Alt. are turning,.......
I Don't See a Problem...........

 

[Don S]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

also don i never seen an oil cooler . where would that be
bob

You have 2 hoses coming off the power steering cylinder on the transom shield.
Find the big one and follow it............ it goes to the cooler.

 

[delsol]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

thanks alot guys'
bob

 

[delsol]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

it seems like its leaking at the rack behind the new lines. can this be resealed or need replaced. i can disconnect the pump for now as its on its own belt. till i get the other major thinks fixed
bob

 

[delsol]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

where do you get a rack??? or rebuild kit if their is one
bob

 

[delsol]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

MER806034A1 Power Steering Kit, New Style, Mercruiser Alpha One Gen. II, Bravo, Blackhawk Power Steering Kit, New Style (metric) Fits Alpha One Gen. II, Bravo, Blackhawk
$159.00

http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?
this looks like my rack alittle . i think i got to use my old metal lines??
bob

 

[delsol]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

i think i got it backwards i need the pump not the
Power Steering Actuator New???????
is it a 2 part system. the steering works fine pump just leaks
bob

 

[delsol]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

i ordered a clean used one from ebay cheap..its from a 4cyl eb=ngine took a chance as no one got back to me today. what do you guys think a 4cyl pump???i have a 89 5.7 it come from the same company glastron but 4cly
enclosed pict..

 

[delsol]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

anyone know if the p/s on the rack is interchangable or rebuilable, i got all new lines and its leaking in the back of the unit.the front seal looks real old. the rack was very rusty.
89 glastron w 5.7 merc
replacement used part from 88 glastron 4cly merc. they look the same
bob

 

[Don S]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

What are you calling a "Rack" got a picture???
The PS Control unit (your picture) is the same unit for all engines.
But you have me confused. If the pump is leaking, why did you order the actuator/control unit?

 

[delsol]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

sorry don on the picture their is a hydraulic device on the i where the power steering lines go. in they are new p/s lines...its leaking in the back of the unit. i cannot tell where. can i think the shop put heat on the steering and ruin the device. but the front seal looks old. don i got one on ebay for a 4cyl..will it work. thanks
bob

 

[delsol]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

anyone???

 

[Don S]

Re: 89 5.7 losing p/s fluid

can i think the shop put heat on the steering and ruin the device.

You can think that if you want, but if it's a rusted mass, it probably needed replaced anyway.

on the picture their is a hydraulic device on the i where the power steering lines go. in they are new p/s lines...

Huh??????????????

don i got one on ebay for a 4cyl..will it work.

Read the center sentence of my previous reply