Hyrdraulic steering pressure

[ghirsch]

The pressure gauge on my hydra

The pressure gauge on my hydraulic steering gauge reads 175psi. Operators manual says pressure should be 35-45psi. Should I bleed the system to suggested range? Steering handles fine.

 

[linesix]

"I would first check the accur

"I would first check the accuracy of the gauge. A simple check with a tire gauge will verify the pressure. Yes, you should reduce the pressure to the recommended amount."

 

[Capt William Myers]

"Gordon
If it was really 175

"Gordon
If it was really 175 lbs it would have blown up by now. The gauge is constricted and reading false pressure. Check the port where the sending unit is, it is half closed with junk I bet."

 

[ghirsch]

"Capt Myers,

It was just as

"Capt Myers,

It was just as you said. Port was almost plugged.

Thanks!"