Seastar Hydralic Steeering Questions.

Clay-Doh · 06-08-2008, 02:16 PM

What type of fluid do I use? Transmission? Or hydralic?

And is it simple to bleed the air? I hav a Seastar 1.7 Front mount, where the fill is on my steering wheel, with twin engins.

Thanx!

Tuna Man · 06-08-2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Clay-Doh (6/8/2008)What type of fluid do I use? Transmission? Or hydralic?

And is it simple to bleed the air? I hav a Seastar 1.7 Front mount, where the fill is on my steering wheel, with twin engins.

Thanx!

SeaStar hydraulic steering systems require the use of a special high quality hydraulic fluid meeting MIL SPEC H-5606 C. This fluid is available in QT (32 US fluid ounce) bottles as:

SeaStar Hydraulic Fluid:
Part Number HA5430 - 1 qt

HA5440 GALLON

Alternate recommended hydraulic fluids for SeaStar steering systems

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 border=1><TBODY><TR bgColor=#ffff99><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=right>Oil Manufacturer</TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left>Brand Name</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=right>SeaStar
Shell
Esso
Texaco
Chevron
Mobil
Petro Canada</TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left>SeaStar oil part number HA5430
Aero Shell Fluid #4
Univis N15 or J13
HO15
Aviation Hydraulic Fluid A
Aero HFA
Harmony HV115 (In Canada Only)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Breeze Fabricators · 06-08-2008, 03:58 PM

I have 1 or 2 qts at the shop if you need them tomarrow. Also my father in law said it was about 75 each to change the pitch on those props. I recomend we hunt up some props 2 inches less than the ones you have for a test run. Also the lower pitch props will be 1/2 inch bigger in diameter. This allows for more thrust which will hold the boat on a plain at lower rpm's because of less "slip". If he has some he will lend them to you for a test run. Tim:letsdrink

Harry Brosofsky · 06-08-2008, 04:02 PM

5606C is no longer the current standard. You can get 5606G, H, etc. at most small airport FBOs. And before you tell me you got the 5606C info from Teleflex's website, do a little more looking around...they have lots of outdated info on their website and you can find references to 5606G, 5606H, etc.

Harry

sealark · 06-08-2008, 04:06 PM

Clay, Yes it's always best to use the Sea Star brand. With that being said if it's not available use hydrolic oil as thin as you can find it. It's not easy to find here in Pensacola.If you use heavy oil or the standard hydrolic oil it will work fine in the summer but will work you to death in the winter. Been there done that!!!!

sosmarine · 06-08-2008, 05:12 PM

Clay,

Stay with the Sea Star fluid. I have it, in Navarre, West Marine has it. As for bleeding there is a procedure to follow. If you have the owners manual it will tell you how in it. If not give me a call. 582-9716 If you go to West for the fluid, you can pick up the fill to tube there as well.

Bill

reelcanuck · 06-08-2008, 05:15 PM

Boater's World has it for $17.99 a liter if you can't find it elsewhere. Get the fill tube also. The system only holds a couple of liters so you don't need a whole lot.

X-Shark · 06-08-2008, 05:17 PM

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Stay with the Sea Star fluid.

Amen!

My whole system holds 2qts and I have a single ram and twin stations. Yes $13qt is expensive for it, but it's only 2qts and steering problems from leaks or loss of steering is a lot more of a PITA and expense. Use the stuff the they recommend.

Red Fly · 06-08-2008, 06:34 PM

Other fluids that Seastar recommends are:

Texaco H015, Aero Shell fluid #41, Chevron Aviation Fluid A, Mobil Aero HFA.

All things considered I beat the SeaStar Fluid will be easier to find.

Harry Brosofsky · 06-08-2008, 08:57 PM

I'll take that bet...go to almost any local airport and they will have the fluid in stock...at about 1/3-1/2 the price.

Harry

06-08-2008, 02:16 PM	#1
Clay-Doh Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze, or 100' Deep on a Wreck With a Gun! Posts: 4,832	Seastar Hydralic Steeering Questions. What type of fluid do I use? Transmission? Or hydralic? And is it simple to bleed the air? I hav a Seastar 1.7 Front mount, where the fill is on my steering wheel, with twin engins. Thanx! __________________ SO EASY A CAVEMAN CAN DO IT. MY UNDERWATER SPEARFISHING VIDEOS

06-08-2008, 03:58 PM	#3
Breeze Fabricators Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze Florida, onthe canal!! Posts: 1,184	RE: Seastar Hydralic Steeering Questions. I have 1 or 2 qts at the shop if you need them tomarrow. Also my father in law said it was about 75 each to change the pitch on those props. I recomend we hunt up some props 2 inches less than the ones you have for a test run. Also the lower pitch props will be 1/2 inch bigger in diameter. This allows for more thrust which will hold the boat on a plain at lower rpm's because of less "slip". If he has some he will lend them to you for a test run. Tim:letsdrink __________________ Tim Scallan Breeze Fabricators Inc. 4220 Gulf Breeze Parkway Highway 98 Gulf Breeze Fl. 32563 850 554 6172/934 8609 BreezeFabricators.com

06-08-2008, 04:06 PM	#5
sealark Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola, Sherman Cove Marina Posts: 2,142	RE: Seastar Hydralic Steeering Questions. Clay, Yes it's always best to use the Sea Star brand. With that being said if it's not available use hydrolic oil as thin as you can find it. It's not easy to find here in Pensacola.If you use heavy oil or the standard hydrolic oil it will work fine in the summer but will work you to death in the winter. Been there done that!!!!

06-08-2008, 05:12 PM	#6
sosmarine Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Navarre/Town Center Posts: 1,856	RE: Seastar Hydralic Steeering Questions. Clay, Stay with the Sea Star fluid. I have it, in Navarre, West Marine has it. As for bleeding there is a procedure to follow. If you have the owners manual it will tell you how in it. If not give me a call. 582-9716 If you go to West for the fluid, you can pick up the fill to tube there as well. Bill

06-08-2008, 05:15 PM	#7
reelcanuck Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fairhope Posts: 70	RE: Seastar Hydralic Steeering Questions. Boater's World has it for $17.99 a liter if you can't find it elsewhere. Get the fill tube also. The system only holds a couple of liters so you don't need a whole lot. __________________ 34 Fountain - triple 225 4 strokes

06-08-2008, 04:02 PM	#4
Harry Brosofsky Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 232	RE: Seastar Hydralic Steeering Questions. 5606C is no longer the current standard. You can get 5606G, H, etc. at most small airport FBOs. And before you tell me you got the 5606C info from Teleflex's website, do a little more looking around...they have lots of outdated info on their website and you can find references to 5606G, 5606H, etc. Harry

06-08-2008, 06:34 PM	#9
Red Fly Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 225	RE: Seastar Hydralic Steeering Questions. Other fluids that Seastar recommends are: Texaco H015, Aero Shell fluid #41, Chevron Aviation Fluid A, Mobil Aero HFA. All things considered I beat the SeaStar Fluid will be easier to find.

06-08-2008, 08:57 PM	#10
Harry Brosofsky Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 232	RE: Seastar Hydralic Steeering Questions. I'll take that bet...go to almost any local airport and they will have the fluid in stock...at about 1/3-1/2 the price. Harry

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