How much power steering fluid do I need?
LaRea
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Merc 496 Bravo 3, how much power steering fluid do I need to refill from empty?
Today I had an epic fail of the high pressure power steering hose. I had just got on plane and set the autopilot, when suddenly the wheel went hard to starboard at 34 mph. That was thrilling! I killed the throttles and the steering was fighting me. At first, I thought the autopilot had become possessed. Nope. The hose just popped right out of the fitting, instantly draining all fluid into a spectacular mess.
I think I shut down the engine soon enough that I didn't toast the power steering pump.
The cruise home was interesting. 16 miles from DC, on one engine, with no power steering.
Today I had an epic fail of the high pressure power steering hose. I had just got on plane and set the autopilot, when suddenly the wheel went hard to starboard at 34 mph. That was thrilling! I killed the throttles and the steering was fighting me. At first, I thought the autopilot had become possessed. Nope. The hose just popped right out of the fitting, instantly draining all fluid into a spectacular mess.
I think I shut down the engine soon enough that I didn't toast the power steering pump.
The cruise home was interesting. 16 miles from DC, on one engine, with no power steering.
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Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express
Obviously, I'll replace the hoses on both engines. I hope to source them locally tomorrow morning after I spend the cool early hours cleaning up the mess in the engine room.
Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express
Regards,
Ian
The Third “B”
Secretary, Ravena Coeymans Yacht Club
https://www.rcyachtclub.com/
I think it's absurd to have a working pump on the port side, and I've never heard a believable argument for why it's there.
Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express
Regards,
Ian
The Third “B”
Secretary, Ravena Coeymans Yacht Club
https://www.rcyachtclub.com/