Steve255AJ
Member
- Sep 29, 2021
- 56
- Boat Info
- 255 AMBERJACK, 1985
(trailered on) VENTURE COMMANDER SERIES 7300
2018 F150 XLT w/ 5.0L V8
- Engines
- 5.7L (350) 260HP; SINGLE. ALPHA 1
Happy New Year to all!
I've been picking away when I can working on the Amberjack so it won't all catch up with me in March. I still have not been able to resolve the trim issue but that's another thread and thank you to everyone who has given advise on it.
I have another issue that I'm hoping someone can shed light on.
The power steering fluid leaks into the bilge. It seems to be leaking from this "junction thing" that is under the engine just aft of the alternator. The water inlet hose from the stern drive goes into it and then comes out the other side and goes into the water pump for the engine. However the power steering line ALSO goes into it and then comes out and continues to the steering rack. I never noticed this until this past Sunday when I was replacing the engine bilge pump.
First, can anyone tell me what this "junction thing" is for? (does it cool the power steering fluid?), if so, why?
Secondly, can I just by-pass it with a new power steering line to eliminate the leak?
Thirdly, If I'm able to run new p/s line can I then eliminate this junction and put a hose connector for the water inlet line?
This thing seems totally unnecessary to me but I could be wrong?
The power steering fluid seems to be seeping from this "junction thing" and contaminating the bilge which is aggravating since I've spent so much time trying to keep it clean.
Thank you to everyone here who help new SeaRay owners like myself with our "odd" questions, it is much appreciated.
Steve.
I've been picking away when I can working on the Amberjack so it won't all catch up with me in March. I still have not been able to resolve the trim issue but that's another thread and thank you to everyone who has given advise on it.
I have another issue that I'm hoping someone can shed light on.
The power steering fluid leaks into the bilge. It seems to be leaking from this "junction thing" that is under the engine just aft of the alternator. The water inlet hose from the stern drive goes into it and then comes out the other side and goes into the water pump for the engine. However the power steering line ALSO goes into it and then comes out and continues to the steering rack. I never noticed this until this past Sunday when I was replacing the engine bilge pump.
First, can anyone tell me what this "junction thing" is for? (does it cool the power steering fluid?), if so, why?
Secondly, can I just by-pass it with a new power steering line to eliminate the leak?
Thirdly, If I'm able to run new p/s line can I then eliminate this junction and put a hose connector for the water inlet line?
This thing seems totally unnecessary to me but I could be wrong?
The power steering fluid seems to be seeping from this "junction thing" and contaminating the bilge which is aggravating since I've spent so much time trying to keep it clean.
Thank you to everyone here who help new SeaRay owners like myself with our "odd" questions, it is much appreciated.
Steve.