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colbysmith



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 7:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Also, I forgot to mention. While Seastar apparently doesn't list alternative fluids anymore, at one time they listed several aviation mineral oil based fluids of Mil Spec H5606. I have been using one without issue, Aeroshell 41. If you have a local aviation supplier with some of it on hand, it's around $30/gallon. Comes in a can. But once I opened it, I store it in a plastic gallon jug I had. Compare that to SeaStar's $32/qt steering fluid, for quite a steal. If you don't have an aviation supplier nearby with any on hand, you can order it off Amazon for $43 with free shipping. Still a deal! And an advantage, it's dyed red, so easy to notice any leaks.
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thataway



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 8:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shell- Aero Shell Fluid #41
Esso - Univis N15 or J13
Texaco - HO15
Chevron - Aviation Hydraulic Fluid A
Mobil - Aero HFA
Petro Canada - Harmony HV1
Phillips 66 X/C 5606A Aviation Hydaulic Fluid

Are all substitutes. I have picked up a gallon for as little as $10 at local fixed base operators from their 50 gallon drum, supplying my own gallon can.

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colbysmith



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2019 9:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I suspect you can get any of those for a lot cheaper than the $30 / gal I quoted, if the FBO has it in bulk. Unfortunately, the FBO at Madison doesn't always stock it, and when they do, it's just gallon cans. Colby
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 11:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you for the detailed install guide and the info on the substitution fluids.

Fortunately for my friends, the installation is being done by the pros at Rodgers Marine in Portland. For my part I will be doing the "us of" help on the water. Looking forward to that part.

Harvey
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