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boodalu
Joined: 24 Jul 2007
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City/Region: Lake Ozark
State or Province: MO
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: BOODALU
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 Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:43 am Post subject: Leaking Helm Pump 2007 TomCat |
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My TomCat's Helm Pump is leaking hydraulic oil behind the Helm panel. I assume it's the seals but I will have it checked out. I am not at my lake house and don't have my manuals with me as they are on the boat. Would anyone know the model number of the helm pump on a 2007 TomCat? I have found several seal replacement kits but need the specific model number.
Also, has anyone replaced the seals yet? Experiences in doing so?
Thanks in advance
Boodalu (aka Michael Bayles) |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
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| Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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Michael, do you have an autopilot? Also, do you have the tilt steering that mine has (2006). I'll take a run down to the pier or see if I can find out a model number for you.
Found a little more. There's a seal kit available, not sure how hard it is to rebuild but it's not too expensive. We have a SeaStar system, not sure of the model number yet but here's the KIT
Charlie
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boodalu
Joined: 24 Jul 2007
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City/Region: Lake Ozark
State or Province: MO
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: BOODALU
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| Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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No auto pilot. Does have tilt steering wheel.
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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| Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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| boodalu wrote: | No auto pilot. Does have tilt steering .
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HERE'S A BUNCH MORE INFO
I can identify my pump, SEASTAR with the fill cap in the top but don't see how it ties in to the tilt steering stuff on the page. Maybe pictures will help us.
Here are their instruction MANUALS
They do say that a full seal replacement should be undertaken by a "qualified mechanic" and the caution on the front page of each manual "before you try it your way, please try it our way" 
Oh, and they also say that if your vent is blocked, the seals will leak.
Charlie |
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matt_unique
Joined: 27 Feb 2007
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City/Region: Boston
State or Province: MA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Napoleon
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| Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 2:55 pm Post subject: Pump |
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MANY of us have had one or more Seastar helms replaced (not just the seal kit). It usually shows up backing down.
I think ours is the 1.7L tilt model...but would need to double check my manual at home.
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Wefings
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Joined: 29 Nov 2005
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City/Region: Panhandle
State or Province: FL
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| Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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Call Seastar directly . They are great at backing their products .
Marc
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boodalu
Joined: 24 Jul 2007
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City/Region: Lake Ozark
State or Province: MO
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: BOODALU
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| Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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| thanks for the info. I will call SeaStar. I will let you all know what happens. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 21508
City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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| Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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We had the same problem--about a month after launching the boat. Backed down moderately hard--and blew the seals. Sea Start stepped up and overnighted a new pump. Wefing's sent up their tech with power bleeding pump to install it. The bleeding has to be done corrrectly--and having the power bleeding does help.
The seals going, when backing down, is a known problem in that vintage.
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