Hynatic HyTrac Hydraulic steering leaks

[bosun123]

"Hynautic Hy-Trac Hydraulic st

"Hynautic Hy-Trac Hydraulic steering leaking at the ram one side only needs seals replaced.Any hints on dismantling, maybe I need a special tool and a repair manuel would be handy."

 

[makomark]

"you need to determine why it

"you need to determine why it is leaking and resolve that or you'll be putting in a new kit by 4th of july.

these guys have a good kit selection:
http://www.seatechmarineproducts.com/teleflex_seastar_hynautic_capilano_boat_hyd raulic&mod_prod_210_offset=100&mod_prod_210_page=1
Get your cylinder number - nobody's gonna be much help w/o it.

i've never had the hynautic stuff apart. had plenty of seastars. like any hydraulic cylinder, the piston is on the rod and that lives in the cylinder. the 'trick' is removing the endcaps on the cylinder. Some are threaded; some have a retaining ring (look where the fitting threads in). Another alternative is to look up a hydraulic shop in the phone book - that's saved me a few times, especially when berthed in a transient slip."