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  1. J

    Continued issues with stiff powersteering

    Well, seems like I'm right back where I started for another year. What a bummer. The new pump seemed to work really well until all the air was out then it was back to rock hard steering. Even after balancing the actuator. It did seem to work OUTSIDE of the boat (I hooked the cables to it before...
  2. J

    Continued issues with stiff powersteering

    Thanks everyone, I haven't had a chance to test yet as I was waiting on new power steering hoses. I have also installed a new pump (I swapped the valve over, hopefully that isn't the issue). I'm going to hook it up to another actuator and see if either one will work.
  3. J

    Continued issues with stiff powersteering

    Thank you for the response and diagram! I rebuilt this unit last year and was pretty pleased with the result. I'm not saying I did it right, but I'm pretty sure I didn't do it wrong. Is there a test I can do to verify proper opperation?
  4. J

    Continued issues with stiff powersteering

    Actually, mine looks way different than the diagram
  5. J

    Continued issues with stiff powersteering

    I dont think I have flats on my unit..
  6. J

    Continued issues with stiff powersteering

    Hello, I have a 1988 alpha one gen one with stiff steering when pump is running. I've been trying tobaddreas this on and off for a few years no with no success. I'm taking the boat to the Ozarks next week so it's time to try again. My symptoms: If I disconnect the PS pump and drain it then I...
  7. J

    Sever power steering engine load and operation question

    Hello all. I've been fighting a power steering issue forever. Decided to tackle it this month be rebuilding my actuator (which I believe I did correctly) but it still doesnt work right. Moving the lever in any direction does nothing. If I loosen or tighten the adjustment nut it will extend or...
  8. J

    Power steering actuator issues

    I've been having steering issues and just now finding time to address them. I have an 88 Chaparral 198 and the original actuator didn't seem to actuate. Just rough steering. I ended up purchasing a new used actuator and before completely installing the unit I decided to hook up the hydraulic...
  9. J

    Chaparral radio box door replacement

    I’ve almost finished restoring a 1988 198xl and I’m down to fixing all the “little things”. One of the biggest issues is the hinges for my.... I guess I’ll call it the glove box? (It’s the flip up plexiglass door that has the radio in it and a lock on it). Anyway they are broken and I can’t...
  10. J

    Alpha one case split but not free

    First post here. Forgive me if already asked but I couldnt find my situation. I'm a little frustrated. I have an 87 alpha one gen 1 that I'm trying to replace the sea pump and I have removed ALL 6 bolts. The case split in the back but will not budge in the front at all. I've tried forward gear...
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