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  1. 07-11-2019 07:52 PM #1
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    Upper helm steering

    Rookie question....1979 DC.. Upper helm steering doesn’t work, where is the reservoir?
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  2. 07-11-2019 09:05 PM #2
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    Re: Upper helm steering

    It is usually in the ER... if not look around the transom
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  3. 07-12-2019 09:15 AM #3
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    Re: Upper helm steering

    From memory, the resevoir is on the aft bulkhead of the ER.

    Fill to the fill level, then add pressure with bicycle pump to 60 lbs. if I remember. (needle straight up).

    Rotate both wheels hard left and right to bleed the system.

    If that doesn't work, I hope someone smarter posts soon.

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    Re: Upper helm steering

    30 sounds more like the psi needed.

    If it wont bleed with 30 or so theres a problem
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    Re: Upper helm steering

    60!lbs is high. 20 to 30 lbs is usually plenty
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  6. 07-12-2019 02:31 PM #6
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    Re: Upper helm steering

    Take a look at "Helm Issue" June 30 on the forum, instructions attached. Hynautics says 50# max for bleeding
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  7. 07-12-2019 02:48 PM #7
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    Re: Upper helm steering

    My mistake.

    Agree, on my 43 it was 30lbs.

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    Re: Upper helm steering

    Mine says between 25/30.
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