So I've settled on installing hyd. Steering since my cables are shot. Anybody have an idea on what length hoses I need on my 18ft ranger?
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So I've settled on installing hyd. Steering since my cables are shot. Anybody have an idea on what length hoses I need on my 18ft ranger?
Go over to BBC in the Ranger forum and you will get plenty of info, would love to do that myself. My cables are good nut my ole Merc sho does torque a lot, dang near run over John Mayo up at Enid one day trying to grab something and she turned hard right.
Haha--mine does that until trimmed up property. Mines been stiff for awhile and had about enough of it at the enid tourny. Couldn't get out of my own way lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
I'll probably call Ranger--50/50 shot on the bbc board on a good answer imo as far as this goes.
Probably the best bet
Adjust your trim tab above the prop. If it pulls right move it right looking from the backQuote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
Mine is not adjustable, been this way since it was new in 1984. Prop makes a little difference, hull does not, been on 4 hulls over the years. up and down really don't seem to help either, it just torques, as long as you hold on its no big deal, 2 hands to turn at 5700rpms tho!!!!:biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by wilbur
Don Weed in the Mercury forum is pretty dang sharp and Mike Tabor in OB just east of you is as good as there is on those year model Mercs like you are running.Quote:
Originally Posted by KDAVID1
Yeah if my motor broke and I couldn't figure it out (after asking don) I'd go to mike.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
I'll install myself no need to take it anywhere. Don likes the uflex stuff but I'm going teleflex.
Keep us posted, would like to do mine but will most likely wait till the cables star giving me trouble.
Will do should have it ordered this week and will tear I to it the week of Christmas.
Hoses should be the same length as your cables.
I like Uflex for a single engine 150 up. I like the SeaStar also, but it's more pricey. The Teleflex SeaStar is a must for multiple engine hookups.
I only have one engine :) tks on the length--I was thinking that was the case but wasn't 100%
The Baystar is rated up to 150hp, but the Uflex is rated for 150 and up. Go Uflex if ya don't go with the pricier SeaStar.
Nice thing about hydraulic hoses is they are flexible. If ya get them a foot to long you can hide it. [emoji4]
Yeah you are correct--we'll see what I can get the best price on and go from there.
I've got the right equipment to purge the system of air and put the fluid in at the same time after its installed. Give me a shout and I'll bid on the job. Get your BEST deal first, and then call me.Quote:
Originally Posted by KDAVID1
Will do
going with Uflex Hyco-1 now to figure out what length hoses I need.
Well this hyd steering is going to add about 20 pounds to the weight of the boat. The dern helm feels like a cinder block lol
Did you get the tilt helm?Quote:
Originally Posted by KDAVID1
Naw