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Re: Hydraulic steering problems

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:36 am
by El L Sea
NOTHING ELSE MATTERS wrote:
El L Sea wrote:My 12m also has the built in pump, but to save on smashed knuckles because of clearance, I also carry a tiny bike pump (which also works great to plump up the fenders).

I also had to replace the Schrader valve, as it was leaking ever so slowly.
What is the Schrader valve?
FWIW, When I pump it to 35 PSI it will keep the pressure for the whole day and maybe more, but the rudders don't turn unless I turn the wheel 15-20 times in one direction.

The Schrader Valve is the "bike tire" style air inlet on the top of the tank, normally on the stem to the guage.