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12-13-2017, 07:23 PM #15000 RPM
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OMC v6 power steering, bleeding ?
Anyone have experience with OMC / Johnson v6 or v8 power steering.
I have twin 1989 v6 225's, the system is pretty loose (sloppy). Is there any way to bleed the system ?
The system is original and might just be worn out....i don't want failure at 75mph.
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12-13-2017, 07:38 PM #2Scream And Fly VIP
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First thing I would do is check pump psi.
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12-13-2017, 09:03 PM #35000 RPM
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Not to familiar with a system like this...
How would you check the psi ?
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12-13-2017, 10:19 PM #45000 RPM
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Thanks... I will try to find procedures on doing that
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12-13-2017, 10:25 PM #55000 RPM
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Also...been working with Sea Star on a replacement hyd system. The pkg would be;
A Pro tournament cylinder, a Pro supercharged helm, 1500psi lines and hardware kit.
Your thoughts on this package
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12-14-2017, 12:05 AM #6Screaming And Flying!
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use the screw in trim pressure gauge 984827, 850-1000psi at 1000rpm says the engine manual
There is a shimming procedure on the control valve
I'd be interested to try a full power system like Latham do for sterndrives whilst you have the pump side already doneLast edited by powerabout; 12-14-2017 at 01:03 AM.
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12-14-2017, 08:00 AM #75000 RPM
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Thanks for the procedure info.
I did contact Evan at Latham on a new system...unfortunately he has nothing that will work for my omc set up
Bart
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12-14-2017, 08:17 AM #8Screaming And Flying!
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12-14-2017, 09:10 AM #95000 RPM
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The issue is the system is old works hard and is sloppy... Just wanted to see if I could tighten things up for the meantime. I plan on replacing all the bolts in the linkage and the ram I'm sure that will help some. I really want to go with a new front mount system still researching my options.
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Do you have an engine manual, it shows how to re shim the valve
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12-15-2017, 01:49 AM #115000 RPM
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Actually I do...just purchased an original shop manual off ebay. Has greasy finger prints and all....i will spend sometime this weekend going through it. Thanks for the info
I appreciate all the help.
Bart
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12-18-2017, 08:57 PM #135000 RPM
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I did disassemble mine...going to put new seals, etc.
According to manual.. sys is self bleeding
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