I have a leak in the power assisted steering sytem. 1993 Four Winns
(Ford engine) It seems to be coming from the bottom or lower side of
the pump. It does not apear to be where the hoses come in and out.
Having my mechanic look at it this week but thought that I would send
a post. Someone suggested something that you add into the pump to seal
up leaks. Is there such a thing for power steering? Know that there is
for radiators. Would anyone recomend this? It did not seem to leak
when running for 4 hours of 2000 RPMs, but did seem to drain out after
2 hours of higher RPMs. This was only tested for a couple of days so
not sure how much I trust this data. Any suggestions before I send it
to my mechanic? BTW- I have been using oil aborbing material in the
bilge to help keep the oil from being pump out into the bay.

On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:09:40 -0700, richard
wrote:

I have a leak in the power assisted steering sytem. 1993 Four Winns
(Ford engine) It seems to be coming from the bottom or lower side of
the pump. It does not apear to be where the hoses come in and out.
....

Not familiar with this pump, but supposing that it is derived from an
automobile power steering pump, the leak would be coming from the
shaft seal - that's the only other rational place for a leak.
Replace it. Can you use an automobile type?

Brian Whatcott Altus OK

Not familiar with this pump, but supposing that it is derived from an
automobile power steering pump, the leak would be coming from the
shaft seal - that's the only other rational place for a leak.
Replace it. Can you use an automobile type?

Brian Whatcott Altus OK

thanks Brian for you thoughts
from what I have read on line, it may be possible to use a automobile
type pump but the input and out put for the hoses might be in the
wrong place. Even though it may be possible for me to remove the pump
myself, I have decided to take the boat to the mechanic's next Tuesday
and will decide what to do after they have had a chance to tell me
what options they think are availible.

On Aug 2, 5:56 am, richard wrote:
Not familiar with this pump, but supposing that it is derived from an
automobile power steering pump, the leak would be coming from the
shaft seal - that's the only other rational place for a leak.
Replace it. Can you use an automobile type?

Brian Whatcott Altus OK

thanks Brian for you thoughts
from what I have read on line, it may be possible to use a automobile
type pump but the input and out put for the hoses might be in the
wrong place. Even though it may be possible for me to remove the pump
myself, I have decided to take the boat to the mechanic's next Tuesday
and will decide what to do after they have had a chance to tell me
what options they think are availible.

Be careful...

Any discussion of steeriing difficulties gets flames in this group, I
discovered. :{))

Of course, having been flamed in this group from the very beginning
(over 10 years ago), I have a crispy crust and no longer notice...

Seriously, yours is different from mine. I, too,in the past, had a
similar steering difficulty. Hope it works out OK...

L8R

Skip, cleaning out my inbox

On Aug 4, 4:41 pm, Skip Gundlach wrote:
On Aug 2, 5:56 am, richard wrote:

Not familiar with this pump, but supposing that it is derived from an
automobile power steering pump, the leak would be coming from the
shaft seal - that's the only other rational place for a leak.
Replace it. Can you use an automobile type?

Brian Whatcott Altus OK

thanks Brian for you thoughts
from what I have read on line, it may be possible to use a automobile
type pump but the input and out put for the hoses might be in the
wrong place. Even though it may be possible for me to remove the pump
myself, I have decided to take the boat to the mechanic's next Tuesday
and will decide what to do after they have had a chance to tell me
what options they think are availible.

Be careful...

Any discussion of steeriing difficulties gets flames in this group, I
discovered. :{))

Of course, having been flamed in this group from the very beginning
(over 10 years ago), I have a crispy crust and no longer notice...

Seriously, yours is different from mine. I, too,in the past, had a
similar steering difficulty. Hope it works out OK...

L8R

Skip, cleaning out my inbox

Hey Skip:
As one of the past offinders and supporters................ please
keep posting here. This and electronics/building are the only boat
groups I read and I enjoy your posts lots.

Later, time to go to the county fair.............. I can hear the
goats and smell the hogs from here!

Willllll burrrrr where arrrrrrre youuuu. Which reminds me. When was
the last time you watched Charlotte's Web. But maybe Willl burrrr
never watched such dribble with his daughter. Most likly had her
locked in a closet to teacher independence and how to enjoy
isolation.
Bob