OMC v6 power steering, bleeding ?

[Tightrig 12]

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.
Thanks

[racer]

First thing I would do is check pump psi.

[Tightrig 12]

Not to familiar with a system like this...
How would you check the psi ?

[Tightrig 12]

Thanks... I will try to find procedures on doing that

[Tightrig 12]

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

[powerabout]

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 done

[Tightrig 12]

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

[powerabout]

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
If you take the v8 pump output to a Latham full power helm to a side ram I cant see it not working once he knows it pump 1000psi?
What was the issue?
You might have to find the wing plate

[Tightrig 12]

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.

[powerabout]

Do you have an engine manual, it shows how to re shim the valve

[Tightrig 12]

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

[MattGreen]

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

I have 2 ram assemblies you can have for free if you pay the shipping. I am tripping over them and they are days away from the scrap pile. They came off V8s. Pm me for more info.

matt

[Tightrig 12]

I did disassemble mine...going to put new seals, etc.
According to manual.. sys is self bleeding