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Post Slack sound at helm...
On a center console ultraflex stering system is it normal to have a clicking sound at helm when turning slightly Left or right...motor not running?

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Post Re: Slack sound at helm...
Mine Never did so I would say yes. Is it coming from the hydraulic steering or the steering linkage?

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Post Re: Slack sound at helm...
It is a hydraulic

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Post Re: Slack sound at helm...
I have heard it in my hydraulic steering once when "almost" stuck. But motor was in a bind in some pretty mean stuff.


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Post Re: Slack sound at helm...
I would have to say no it is not normal. Check your hydraulic lines and make sure one is not kinked or pinched. Is your fluid low?


Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:25 pm
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Post Re: Slack sound at helm...
As I recall on mine, the motor really had nowhere to go and was in a bind against some solid clay like stuff. As I turned the wheel, I got that feeling/sound from the steering as though it was the old teleflex rod guide steering with the worm gear when it gets loose or worn.


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Post Re: Slack sound at helm...
No this is like when you check for slack in tie rod ends on a truck.....just left to right a bit to check for play....click click click...like a vein is dropping into postion. Are these helm pumps vein type pumps?

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