Helm steering pump

[gerlots]

Is there a rebuild pump kit for the helm pump?
It seems that I have to keep correcting to the right to hold a straight coarse (one full revolution /1/8 mile).
It is obvious that the pistons within the pump are leaking by, or is there a check valve within that may be the culprit.
RJM
R-25 Sunshine

 

[ronnieg]

It sounds like your check valves are stuck in the helm or you may simply have air in the system. Call me and we can go thru some troubleshooting

 

[coreychamness]

RJM,
I have been experiencing that almost since taking possession of my tug last May. It has been slightly challenging to get acknowledgment that this is a problem I can have. It occurs in both of my steering stations (upper and lower). At this point I am "in the queue" to have my fluid bled and run through the "machine/tool". I am very skeptical that will fix the problem but I will be cautiously optimistic. I had not heard about the "check valves" yet. It is almost annoying to be the driver having to continuously turn to go straight.

Corey

 

[baz]

Is there any 'play' in the rudder mechanism ? You can check this by peering down through the floor hatch inside of the cockpit transom locker. The actuator rod attaches to the rudder arm via a pin/bolt. Make sure this is secure and not wonky.

Just a thought....

 

[coreychamness]

I will check mine but I doubt if there is play in there.