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Old 20 October 2013, 19:47   #1
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Hydraulic steering helm refurb

I noticed today that my steering helm is weeping fluid from the shaft seal, the unit is an Indemar one, never heard of it.


Does anyone know where I can buy seals etc?

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You could get it matched in a good bearing suppliers. Take the wheel off and hook it out. You may have bent the shaft if you've been hanging on it heavily
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I noticed today that my steering helm is weeping fluid from the shaft seal, the unit is an Indemar one, never heard of it.


Does anyone know where I can buy seals etc?

TIA
This might be the manufacturer.
How good is your Italian? Might be worth an email.

Indemar
Via Guido Rossa 42,
Busalla,
Genoa,
16012
Italy

Tel: +39 010 964 1927
Fax: +39 010 964 1920
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Morse Controls, LS Pompes, Hynautic, Bennett, Cramm, R&D Marine, Hubbell, PRM, Cowl, Hobbs, Velvet Drive, Fontanel and Hysteering. Note: Also manufactures hydraulic steering systems and has the ?Fontanel By Indemar Marine? brand.
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My advice is to remove the seal and take it to a local hydraulics place.

For Seastar helms, the OEM replacement seal is about $6 US (not too terrible); the part from a hydraulics place is about 39 cents.

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