You have a three line system if the helm pump is a Capilano Model 250 or 275 (Made by Teleflex),
or there is a Uniflow valve mounted close to the steering cylinder.
You have a two line system if you do not have the above components in your system.
CAUTION
CLEANLINESS must be maintained while making hydraulic connections. Contamination
introduced into the steering system fluid can cause steering components to malfunction,
possibly resulting in a loss of steering.
Before beginning to connect the pump to the steering system, review the following installation
hints:
• Cap or cover the ends of hoses with a
clean rag before pushing them between
bulkheads
• Do not blow copper filings off freshly cut
and reamed copper tube. Wipe the filings off,
instead
• Do not use a tape type thread sealer.
These can shred and enter the steering
system fluid. A teflon based thread sealer,
such as 'LOCTITE P.S.T.'must be used on all
male pipe threads. Do not place thread
sealer on the first two threads.
•Do not place thread sealer on female pipe
threads
•When tightening fittings into the pump
lockvalve, hold the lockvalve, not the motor.
That way, the lockvalve will not twist out of
alignment with the rest of the pump.
•Connection of the pump lines is most easily
made at existing breaks in the steering
system lines. For example: valves, t-joints
and other fittings.
Opening your hydraulic steering system will allow air to enter the pipes and pumps. This air must
be expelled when the steering system is bled after you refill your system and during the "Setup
Routine" when you can use the Autopilot to expel it.
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