Hydraulic steering

[Fly Rod]

I have a Sea Star hydraulic steering system. When turning the steering wheel to port or starboard I get a clicking noise. It's not very load but is noticeable. Should I be concerned? Steering isn't rough or hard, seems normal.Plenty of fluid.<br /> Being mechanically inclined it doesn't seem to be a hard job to do if it needs replacement.<br /> Sea Star<br /> 1.7helm--6.9mpa

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Hydraulic steering

Are you sure its a Teleflex? Some of the early Hynautic helms "clicked". Does it do the same thing with the motor disconnected?<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[Capt Ken]

Re: Hydraulic steering

The faint clicking noise is normal. What you are hearing is the pistons pumping the fluid thru the valves in the helm unit.

 

[dick]

Re: Hydraulic steering

Normal sound , mine makes the same noise.

 

[Trevor]

Re: Hydraulic steering

This is normal it can be eather as said above the pump or it can be small air bubbles in the system moving through the pump!