Teleflex steering cylinder rebuild?

[stratodown]

I recently bought a '88 Stratos 189V F+S with a 200hp Johnson V-6 looper with hydraulic steering. A few days after getting it home i noticed that both sides of the Telelflex steering cylinder were leaking (w/out having been used). I'm looking for the correct seals/seal kit to repair the cylinder and any info on how hard it is to replace seals. The cylinder is a HC5340 and it looks like the kit is HS-5157...Is that sounding right?...Any pointers would be greatly appreciated!

 

[MarkV_Deep6]

Re: Teleflex steering cylinder rebuild?

I think iboats may have your parts.... They had some last time I checked...Support the main sponser when possible.

 

[Outsider]

Re: Teleflex steering cylinder rebuild?

That should be the correct kit. Don't be afraid to check Ebay, just make sure you get a sealed package with the wrench in it. If your system isn't corroded, you should be able to retro the seals without removing the cylinder. Otherwise, plan on removing the whole thing and proceeding from there ...

 

[stratodown]

Re: Teleflex steering cylinder rebuild?

Looks like this steering system needs a very specific type of mil spec hydraulic fluid, and i believe right now it has ATF in it. What's the likelihood that has anything to do with it leaking? I'm planning to buy a gallon of the proper fluid, will that be enough to flush and fill?

 

[MarkV_Deep6]

Re: Teleflex steering cylinder rebuild?

More than enough. The reason for the specific type of fluid is viscosity. I just replace all of mine and ordered a gallon of the Mil Spec type. A gallon of the OEM will cost you $$$.00

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: Teleflex steering cylinder rebuild?

The rebuild of the cylinder is a piece of cake. Be sure to have a good CLEAN workspace with good lighting. Pay attention to how it comes apart, take your time and make sure all the seals go on/in properly. Follow the instructions to the letter on bleeding the system and all will go well.​

As far as the fluid goes, I have ATF in mine for 2 years with no problems.​