Extra information over on the website including bleeding instructions: trythistv.com/hynautic-h50-repair-bleeding/ You'll need this seal kit: amzn.to/37vYzCZ Which should cover H50, H51, H52, basically any of the H50 series hynautic hydraulic steering helms. You will also need some fluid to refill and bleed the system after the rebuild There are several options for the best fluid. It must meet H5606 specifications, which I have selected my favorite options below: 1Qt OEM Seastar fluid: amzn.to/3ueS0P3 (A bit pricey but works good) 1Qt Shell Aeroshell 41: amzn.to/2M76PC7 (Cheaper, and also one of the fluids recommended by Hynautic/Seastar) 1Gal Shell Aeroshell 41: amzn.to/3durUkY (If you're unsure if your fluid is contaminated or such, a gallon of this stuff isn't awful expensive) Links used on our channel are likely affiliate links, which earn us a small commission if you choose to purchase from one of them at no extra cost to you, and that helps keep us making videos like these.

Awesome video- Able to rebuild my H-51 no problem- One suggestion- install the shaft in the piston housing, then install the whole assembly sideways into the main housing. I fought forever unsuccessfully trying to line up the pin/slot until I realized I could install the assembly outside the housing- worked perfectly first time.

@trythistv

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you, and Good call on the reassembly tip, this one went together super smooth for me, but any alignment and assembly that can be done easier is definitely worth it, saves a lot of frustration!

@lindac5635

10 ай бұрын

I did this too, much easier!

this just the best I was looking for a rebuilder and just happen to run into your video. What luck for me. I had bought the song and dance about how hard it would be and how impossible for me to do. Now I have all the infor need for a successful rebuild....cant wait to order the kits..you the best!!

@trythistv

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! It isn't that bad as long as you're careful and take your time!

Many thanks for the video. Just rebuilt my H-50 helm following fluid leak at the wheel. Problem was the shaft seal exactly the same as in your tutorial so I followed the same steps and now have it all installed back on the boat - with no leak! Saved me some cash for sure!!!! Keep up the good work.

@trythistv

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad the video helped you out!

My hero! This is a perfect video and you saved me from a huge headache. Many thanks.

@trythistv

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy the video was helpful, these steering systems can be a little tricky, but are fantastic when they are working!

Thanks for your information. I ordered to reassemble the helm. Getting to remove air was not a succes after a lot of trials lost year.

Thank you soooo much! I've done our upper and lower helms and you made it very easy

Thanks for the great content! Mine was a H60 so a tad different, but was very useful nonetheless. Saved myself several hundred dollars.

I am preparing to rebuild both top and cabin helms because of fluid leaks that started at the same time on my 1990 Carver Aft Cabin - this is exactly what I needed to find on KZread! Thank you!!

@trythistv

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Cleanliness and patience are the keys. It's not that complicated, just take it apart nice and slow keeping all the little pistons in their places and it's honestly a breeze to get it all freshened up!

This is great stuff. I have a boat in the islands so simply pulling it and having it rebuilt is a challenge. Thanks for such a detailed analysis; I have a high degree of confidence to get this done properly.

@trythistv

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful for you, It isn't an awfully complicated system as long as you're patient, take your time and keep stuff clean it won't be a problem at all.

Out of hundreds of boat DIY videos that I have watched, this is by far, the best one I have seen so far. I am rebuilding the systems on a 1987 Carver Voyager that I bought at the end of the season last year. One of the issues is that the upper helm H50 is leaking, so I ordered a seal kit. Your video is concise, complete and very professionally done. The production values are great. Audio is at a perfect level and the lighting/camera work is excellent. This video gives me the confidence that I need to tackle this project. Great job!

@trythistv

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! I'm glad to hear my video was helpful and I sure hope your project goes smoothly! The older boats are so cool and have so much character to them, those little quirks just make us enjoy them that much more it seems.

What a great video. I have an h50 thats pissing fluid everywhere out of the front seal. Thank you for this!

@trythistv

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, this one had a slow but steady leak that was causing issues, it's tight as a drum now, just take your time and be meticulous with everything and it's not too complex in all reality

This was a brilliant video. Just rebuilt my upper helm relying entirely on this video and it all works perfectly and the earth has not crashed into the sun! One suggestion is to etch the position rather than use a marker pen as I found the fluid rubbed it off and I was into a bit of trial and error. Thank you

Great video. A lot of shops do not want to rebuild steering helms because of liability they just want to replace with new $$$$$.

@trythistv

2 жыл бұрын

And these are awful tricky to find replacements for, Rebuilding just seems like a good idea for me. I can see the reasoning, and maybe I'll change my tone if someone ever sues me, but I really try to ensure I'm doing my due diligence so that never happens.

Great video, I had a tough putting the poly-pack seal in. I put a thin film of grease on the outside edge and it went right in! Thanks

@trythistv

Жыл бұрын

That one can be real tough to get seated all the way. A little grease is a great idea, should help it pop into place easier. Thanks for sharing that tip!

Just found out my 23 foot center console has one of these for some reason. Had to buy a new steering cylinder. Seems like a pretty robust system, and kind of overbuilt for what I need. Thanks for the video. I'm sure I'll be doing this at some point in the future.

@trythistv

2 жыл бұрын

These hydraulic steering systems are neat for sure, and they are built to last a long time, very well designed. A little complex? Maybe, but I'd rather have any kind of hydraulic steering than a cable style, I like the feel of the hydraulic steering better than the feedback a cable driven system offers.

Outstanding video!

Phenomenal! Excellent work.

@trythistv

Жыл бұрын

Still working great too!

Amazing video! Thank you so much!!!! Saved me A LOT of money!!!

@trythistv

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! A little patience and this isn't a bad task at all.

Thanks 😊

Great video.

Very useful video

Spot on!👊🏻🇺🇸

Great job.

@trythistv

2 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great DIY. Can you help with findinh ball bearings for the H-50. Thanks

@trythistv

2 жыл бұрын

Which ones? The bearings that drive the pistons that are stuck in the plastic cage or the little roller bearings that support the shaft?

M8 awesome vid very helpful I love it

@trythistv

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad it helped you out.

Well done I have finished the rebuild now to the bleeding which did not stay pressurised. What would be the steps to find the pressure leak as it is not visible by leaking fluid. As soon as I pump it up it starts going down? André

@trythistv

3 жыл бұрын

If I recall properly, I had to open the purge valves, top up the reservoir, pressurize it, then crack the lines on the back of the helms to get the large volume of air from the lines, then spin the wheel repeatedly to get the remainder of the air out, and I had to top up the fluid and repressurize the reservoir once or twice during this process, having someone keep an eye on the level to make sure it doesn't get too low. I had some real goofy trouble trying to bleed the system, do you have the instructions on how to do it? if not they're available here: trythistv.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Hynautic3linebleed.pdf Also you'll want some fluid: amzn.to/2M76PC7 (quart) amzn.to/3durUkY (gallon) is the same stuff as seastar/hynautic uses, just in a different bottle basically. Thicker hydraulic oils or ATF can make bleeding and steering more difficult.

@SoundzAlive1

3 жыл бұрын

@@trythistv thanks so much I think there is red ATFvin mine so it is difficult to get air out. Instructions on my reservoir and the seal kit are different. They must have upgraded to 60 turns which is depressing when you have to go through it many times due to air in system. I may have an air leak to I will check that with detergent today. Thanks again. André

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That was superb - I need you to do one for Hydrive 101 Helm Pump admiral … I’ll send you mine if you like 😊

@trythistv

Жыл бұрын

I'm curious, are you in the US or elsewhere? Every seal kit I can find for your helm seems to ship from Australia or the UK, so I'm not sure shipping your helm to me would be worth it if you're overseas, but I am curious how it differs from the hynautic/seastar, it looks very similar as far as the seals go.

hi! Great video. I'm not leaking H50, but I have another problem. The boat is prowling and when I turn the steering wheel, I hear the bearings. Isn 't that wrong ? Can replacing the seals help or is it better not to touch if it does not leak ?

@trythistv

Жыл бұрын

I would say if the helm is making nasty bearing noises it would be good to take it apart and inspect just in case something is broken and about to cause you serious issues. I'm certainly no expert on these helms, but in my opinion they aren't that complex and I wouldn't hesitate to pull it apart to inspect, and replace the seals while you're in there, these are getting quite old and rubber seals most certainly have a lifespan!

Just to add this cost me £30 for the seal kit and about 4-5 hours changing them and repressurising the system compared to £1000 plus from our resident engineer for a new helm with installation. Well worth having a go as I can now spend it on beer

@trythistv

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you out, I feel there is a lot of fearmongering about this stuff, sometimes it is better to have someone else handle complicated things, but if you are patient and careful a lot of the time you can get the job done without any major issues, and you've proven that is true with these helms. I didn't think it was terribly complicated when I made the video, sure there are some delicate parts you wouldn't want to rebuild in a sandstorm or anything, but with reasonable care, it isn't rocket surgery.

Hi, I have competed the reseal and was straightforward , however when I turned the wheel about thirty turns to port it got to full lock so all was good at that stage but now I can't get any traction on the starboard direction even after a few hundred turns . Also I seem to recall being able to hear the bearings doing there thing when turning the wheel which at the time I didn't question. I can still hear them now , is that normal ?

@trythistv

Жыл бұрын

I suspect you've gotten a large air pocket in the helm. Is yours a pressurized system that has the little reservoir you fill and then pressurize? If so here is what I did when I ran into that issue, not saying it's the right thing to do or that it's even smart, but it worked for me lol: make sure there is enough fluid in there, then pressurize it, then get some rags or a catch pan ready under the helm, and crack each line one at a time and make sure you get some liquid out, if possible, have a helper spin the wheel while you crack the lines, it was time consuming and not much fun to do but after doing that once or twice, refilling the reservoir and doing it again, the system got enough fluid in that I could continue with the bleeding process that is on the instruction paper.

How can you tell mine only has the diameter of the wheel, how do I know if it’s an H-50 or an H-1,000?

Hi there, I couldn't see the link to bleeding the system that is mentioned. If available please provide. Thanks.

@trythistv

2 жыл бұрын

Here are the instructions I used, it worked very nicely, it is a little time consuming running back and forth all around the boat but the steering is awesome now: boatsteer.com/assets/Hynautic_MS_Purging_Instructions.pdf

I have this steering in my boat and it stopped working. There is less resistance when turning, is there a malfunction or could there just be air? Thanks for the advice!

@trythistv

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like air to me. These are a bit troublesome to bleed, and any little leaks can introduce air into the system. Check what your pressure gauge reads, it should normally be around 20-30psi, if its lower then you've got a leak somewhere.

@veetecm

3 жыл бұрын

@@trythistv Thank you! There was no pressure in the system, I bled it when I checked the oil. After pressurizing to 30psi the steering worked right away, so there was no air in it. You helped me a lot, thank you very much!

Great video, helped me and my dad fix it right up! Now anyone got a link on how to fill the hydraulic fluid and than pump the pressure back up?!

@trythistv

2 жыл бұрын

Check the website (trythistv.com/hynautic-h50-repair-bleeding/) I've got a copy of the official bleeding instructions on there, so unless I get in legal issue for posting it, it'll be there for anyone who needs it!

@nicholasstoll1365

2 жыл бұрын

@@trythistv thanks a bunch. We got it fixed today and couldn’t of done it without you!

@trythistv

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it worked out for you, hope you and your dad have a great summer out on the water enjoying your boat!

@dansnell9982

2 жыл бұрын

@@trythistv I just looked and the link to the bleeding instructions is broken. I guess that means you got asked to take it down?

@dansnell9982

2 жыл бұрын

NVM, I found the pdf in a comment below from brandon gable

Have the same unit but can’t find seal kit , any suggestions?

@trythistv

Жыл бұрын

There should be a link in the description, but just in case This is the seal kit: amzn.to/37vYzCZ And this is a quart of the fluid to refill with: amzn.to/3ueS0P3

Can anyone give me any helpful hints in getting the poly pack seal in (around8:00 - 8:21 in video) mine will not seat with the 15/16 socket, when I try and put it in by hand I can almost get it then it all just pops right out. I have a 1996 h-50. also the flange on the poly pack seal should be pointing up towards the steering wheel, right? He doesn't indicate which way it goes in. my two seals were too disintegrated to identify orientation. thanks!

@trythistv

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, Yeah the narrower flange should face outward toward the steering wheel. I'm not sure what advice to say on getting it to fully seat though.

@nikolimartini

Жыл бұрын

@@trythistv I ended up gouging the metal with that 15/16" socket trying to get it seated so then I just put the next seal on top of it ( I forget what its called now) and then used the 15'16" socket to push them both in. I installed the helm a few days ago and its working with no leaks...

What problem if steering will be with different resistance after installation

@trythistv

8 ай бұрын

It could be one of the pistons rotated out of place during reassembly, or it is possible that there is air in the system, I had a miserable time getting it all out. Took me several hours to get it all perfect again.

You goofed. Had to take it apart again, didn't you? One piston is backwards as you assembled the cylinder barrel into the housing @ 11:21. Pay attention to the "bow tie" profiles on the piston tops.

@trythistv

Жыл бұрын

Caught me. Fell out at some point off camera, and I didn't notice until I had put it back most of the way together. Thought I had the 2nd take of assembly when I had it the right way around... must be I didn't. oops.

Your supposed to clean out the housing well before reassembly.....

@trythistv

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, the main thing is to not let more contaminants in, since there was no issues with contamination of the oil in this system My main goal was to prevent anything getting in and wasn't as intent on cleaning out any old oil. The steering is working fantastic, smooth as can be and doesn't leak a drop anymore!

No description how to bleed! No trythistv.com/hynautic!

@trythistv

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent point, I haven't had time to do a writeup, I'll do that, and make it so the link even works!