Bubble Purge G2 SeaStar Hydraulic Steering Flush and Bleed

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Outboard Specialty Tools Using the Bubble Purge G2. We do a hydraulic steering fluid flush in this video, which is recommended for any system that is in tear down for maintenance and repair. Also, in this video we do a demo of SeaStar's recommended purge method to fill and bleed a SeaStar helm, hoses and cylinder as well as incorporating our own techniques for a quick, clean job with professional results!
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@bullhauler16 3 года назад

I'm a heavy duty truck mechanic, I bought your kit and watched this video, I changed a few items just because I had different tools to work with, all and all everything went to together smooth, Thank you,

@centralnjfisherman1472 4 года назад

I had an issue with a "new to me" boat with leaky hydraulic seals. I had never attempted this repair before and studied your videos all winter long. I bought the G2 for this product along with all the other tools I needed. The product and your videos helped me complete this project. It went perfect and my steering is better than ever. Thanks for creating a great product, and for sharing your knowledge and experience on how to tackle it. 5 stars.

@thomasbrasher5944 3 года назад

Simply the best! Highly Recommend!

@fishfrenzi 2 года назад

Great video and product! Fixed my issues with my steering!

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 2 года назад

Awesome. Thanks for letting us know!

@ryanflynn4658 2 года назад

Want to say thank you for making a great product. I used this to flush the old fluid out of my Baystar steering so that I could install an autopilot pump, then used this to re-fill the system with fresh fluid and bleed. It worked perfectly to bleed all of the air out of the system and all of the components seem to be of good quality. NOTE: In the product manual it says to not use this with an autopilot. I did NOT run the autopilot pump with the bleed screws open, and do not recommend doing this. Close the bleed screws on both sides of the cylinder, run the pump back and forth to purge air from the pump, open the bleed screws again, and finish bleeding the system.

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 2 года назад

Ryan, thanks and glad to hear you had good results!

@jamesrobbins26 2 года назад

So I followed this and ny system came out pretty good. I locked the control rod a little different than you did. I dobt like claming down on an actuator rod so I used an idea from my military experience. I used downlocks on aircraft to prevent speed brakes from closing and landing gear from collasping. I took a 3/4 piece if pvc, cut out a slot so the pvc would slide over the actuator arm , put a shop rag over the arm and the pvc lock clipped ib place. Imade the pvc piece long enough to cover the whole rod when the motor was pused to the stops.

@fishingthepnwwithdave7833 Год назад

I worked commercial aviation for 30 years, used lockout tools just as you described, I'll probably do same. Ya vise grips on an actuator rod despite plastic and rags was cringing, effective but cringing just the same. Very thorough video thanks

@junnapitanofficial Год назад

Thanks for this video i try to do this on my boat...always watching and support 🤙

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 Год назад

Good luck and let me know if I can help

@johnblade4624 2 года назад

ordered today. I hope it works on my Eliminator with a Veraflex Hyanautic cylinder.

@luxorbill269 4 года назад

I've watched your video probably a dozen times. I was thinking instead of using a short PEX tube with Vise-grip, what if you used a full length piece that would stop all movement. No plies needed. As you state, rod will be ruined even if dropping tool on rod. Great video, helps to understand the entire system more.

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 3 года назад

Sorry for ridiculously late reply. I agree, your idea is better. It is very easy to damage the steering piston rod. Pex cut to length is a good clean solution.

@jamesrobbins26 2 года назад

Thats what I did and it worked

@cjharrin 2 года назад

Do you disconnect the steering arms for this? Thanks in advance.

@terrylada7350 3 года назад

My brand new pontoon (24 ft with a 200 HP, 3500 lbs ) Steering is very hard, even at low speed. At speeds it is half turn at a time with both arms. Dealer says hes seen this before and the problem is low or no hydraulic fluid. He's sending me some fluid and I ordered your kit. But wouldn't low or no hydraulic fluid symptom be having to turn the wheel 20 times to make a turn and not hard steering?

@anthonyalves5432 Год назад

Would you be able to go over a flush and bleed for a dual motor setup featuring two cylinders connected with a tiebar and a non reversable pump in the system?

@stevecue 11 месяцев назад

Great video, curious, why not just bleed & add fluid, why replace all fluid? Was there debris in line?

@john8lyons 2 месяца назад

Great video. Would you need two of these systems to bleed a twin engine catamaran where the motors are spaced apart and connected with a liquid tie bar? Does this system also work with a system that has an autopilot pump?

@josuediaz4814 Год назад

How will I be able to use this product with two outboard motors.??Wish there was a video on a step by step way to connect the cylinders with the tubes. The videos I’ve seen only concentrate on turning the steering wheel and not the back connections.

@hullhealersboatworksrestor4377 7 месяцев назад

Dude not only are you a great mechanic, you are an awesome engineer. Do you come up with all of these tools on your own? I do fiberglass and gelcoat only, and I never touch an outboard unless its mine, and I will research and watch RU-vid to troubleshoot my own engines. Unless I am completely stumped or cant figure it out after HOURS, Im doing it all myself. I have a few of your tools now, and I will be getting this next. I have recently been doing a ton of work to an 03 200 ox66 and I had to do the oil seals on driveshaft, shift shaft and the prop shaft, used all your tools. Had to do a seastar fill and bleed for a new install I did about a year back and used your fill system, now I will be buying this set in order to empty, redo seals and refill my own seastar on a 1987 Mako 231 I am restoring for myself. It's impressive that you have invented so many usefull tools and they are very reasonably priced.

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 7 месяцев назад

Thanks very much. To answer your question, yes, many of the tools we sell were created and designed in house. Its always great to hear people doing their own maintenance and repair because alot of boat and engine maintenance/repair is not complicated

@hullhealersboatworksrestor4377 7 месяцев назад

@@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 For sure, especially now adays with RU-vid, internet forums, etc. You can find info on how to do anything. Of course there are sometimes that trying to do something yourself can cause more issues but that is rare! I gotta say, not much feels better than researching, fixing and then everything running the way it should instead of taking it to someone. I just had to do a complete overhaul on a ox66 that had sat for a long time and finally I got it running like a champ. It feels great to hear it run well and now I trust it to either sell it for repower or might even keep it on the boat for a few months and give her a run. I paid roughly 350 for parts on everything I did and if I took it to even a buddy I would had to pay around 2500 in labor but instead I got to learn something new and saved a fortune.

@cgexpress2 5 месяцев назад

Hi, can the bubble purge g2 be used in a dual cylinder application? Thank you…

@loukout 4 года назад

I was planning on just doing the closed loop bubble purge but this system was installed about 10 years ago without ever getting serviced since. Should I purge whole system like in this video or shakily I just do the closed loop.

@tylerholland2232 4 года назад

Hi Wayne, I would connect up both ends of the cylinder attachment to the bleeders and pull a sample of fluid. If its contaminated, I would flush and replace and bleed. Really its a judgment call though. Alot of people prefer to just flush the old stuff out and replace anytime they are doing service on the steering system

@Honda1k Год назад

I believe if you would have put a vent hole in your Seastar bottle it would have been half the time bleeding

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 Год назад

You are right, and on some bigger jobs I will vent the bottle from time to time. Thanks for the suggestion!

@matiaspuess 2 месяца назад

Y see different videos with different methods I thought you connect the line to both fittings unscrew the valve and let the air run thru the bootle ?

@tonyv9712 3 месяца назад

Will this procedure work on other brand hydraulic steering

@JCASTELLUCCIOJR 2 года назад

QUESTION: One of the hydraulic steering hoses somehow got pinched and created a massive leak. Can the bad spot be cut out and a compression type fitting be inserted to make a repair and still hold the PSI???

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 2 года назад

John, Sorry for late reply. If one of the main steering hoses is leaking, in theory it can be cut back and SeaStar makes a fitting that can be threaded onto the end of a SeaStar hose that will mate up with the hose fittings on the cylinder and it will hold pressure. The problem is that this fitting almost as expensive as a new hose, is not easy to find, likely have to go through a SeaStar dealer, and usually only installed by a SeaStar authorized tech because if improperly installed, the fitting and the section of hose it was attached to are trash.

@crazylewiemike 3 года назад

Wher can I purchase this kit at

@paullapinta6367 Год назад

I'm filling a brand new helm and cylinder, the lines have been flushed. I filled the helm as you described. At 13:40 when you start turning to starboard are the bleeders open?? I'm unable to get much fluid into the lines/cylinder.

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 Год назад

Hi Paul, sorry for late reply. Just checking to see if you are still having an issue getting the system purged.

@marylafrenz5236 2 года назад

Will this system work or Sea Star system with the Sea Star Power Assist (part # PA 1200-2)?

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 2 года назад

Technically it will work with power assist, but it can add some time to the job. We usually recommend upgrade to Bubble Purge Pro SC because it is dramatically faster and, by venting air out of the system at the cylinder as opposed to pushing the air back through one of the steering hoses, passing by all inline pumps along the way en route to the helm reservoir where it vents out, reduces the risk of re-introducing air to a previously purge and primed Power Assist or Auto Pilot pump.

@paullapinta6367 Год назад

I did get the air out of the cylinder and helm. It feels ok. However, the steering wheel and power knob are not positioned the way I would like, off by about 150 degrees. How can I reposition the wheel? I thought about connecting the port and starboard bleeder valves with a line full of fluid and then rotating the wheel while holding the motor. Any thoughts? Thanks

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 Год назад

Hi Paul, It's usually no problem to set the wheel where ever you want. Set the motor pointed straight, attach the cylinder attachment (fill the attachment with fluid first, or you will put air back into the steering cylinde), open the bleed valves and you should be able to align the wheel any where you want it, with the motor pointed straight forward. Occasionally the motor will move even with the bleeder valves open, so yes, someone may have to hold the motor steady. Once the alignment is done, close the bleed valves on the cylinder and you're all set.

@daveconnaker881 4 года назад

How much hydraulic fluid do I need after a complete system flush? Two liters?

@glenndaugherity6187 4 года назад

That’s what the manual says 2 qts.

@nickkarambasis4888 2 года назад

I have a hynautic 60 helm, the threaded fitting doesn't work for this helm. Do you know where I can purchase that fitting? Thanks in advance. Great video

@mikeheinl5353 4 года назад

Absolute the easiest way to change and purge sea star system

@davidr6610 Год назад

Quick question. When my outboard is trimmed up-half way to fully - just before I get to lock on port and starboard sides my motor shakes and the steering wheel shakes also. It will go all the way to lock though. I ordered the kit and added fluid and bled the system and it seems to be working fine other than the shaking part. Is that normal with a motor trimmed up? Also, it takes five maybe 5.25 turns to fully turn the motor.

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 Год назад

Everything sounds fairly normal based on your description. The steering system will behave differently when the motor is trimmed up because the hydraulics are pushing against considerably heavier load when the cylinder is off center. The number of turns is in the neighborhood, but I would consult the specs for your particular helm model just to be sure.

@davidr6610 Год назад

Thank you!!!

@homeycheese1 3 года назад

will this method/tool work with an autopilot pump?

@tylerholland2232 3 года назад

Hi David, technically yes, the G2 Kit is compatible with SeaStar systems equipped autopilot, but not recommended. Not trying to upsell, but for SeaStar with autopilot I recommend one of the Bubble Purge Pro Kits. It is more efficient with systems with pumps in line and vents air out at the cylinder as opposed to routing air to the helm and passing air back by and through every pump and fitting along the way.

@ij4298 Год назад

Can you explain the reason for clamping the cylinder to prevent from moving? I thought it had to be able to move to force air/ fluid out of the system?

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 Год назад

The main reason I clamped the cylinder down was to show a safe method for immobilizing the cylinder because in some cases if the cylinder is allowed to move all the way to port of starboard lock with bleed fittings attached to the bleeder valves, there is not enough clearance and the bleed fittings can come into contact with the lower engine cowling or the rigging. I did not do an adequate job of explaining this in the video.

@ij4298 Год назад

Thanks for the quick reply....makes sense

@mikeseni6090 4 года назад

why does my engine continue turning side to side even when I open the bleed fittings and the helm screw? Also, I can't turn the engine side to side by hand.

@tylerholland2232 4 года назад

Hi Mike, it's normal for cylinder to move when turning the wheel, even with the bleeders open because the helm pump is usually able to build enough pressure to move the cylinder in bursts until the bleeders can catch up and let off the built up pressure. Being unable to move the motor by hand is a different set of questions. If you are unable to move the cylinder by hand when the bleeders are open, there can be one or more issues. One possible cause is corrosion build-up and solidified grease/debris combo causing the pilot tube to bind, and the other issue could be an obstruction inside the bleed fitting, although it is rare for the bleed fitting to remain obstructed for long if you turn the wheel with the bleeders open the pressure will often dislodge most obstructions.

@mikeseni6090 4 года назад

@@tylerholland2232 Thanks for the quick response. One of the bleed fittings was completely clogged with what looked like salt build up. Was able to remove it all out and started to get a good flow of oil. Still no luck moving by hand. Would you suggest removing the cylinder and clean up any corrosion?

@bowang8747 Месяц назад

Do you know how to turn the thing that's under the purge valve? Right now, the hose thing that's below the purge is in the way of the fitting and I want to move it just slightly horizontal so I can pop in the fitting.

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 Месяц назад

I'm very late getting to your question and apologize for the delay. I'm guessing here, but sounds like you are referring to the hose fittings. On older cylinders the hose fittings are NPT thread and should only be turned counter clockwise, and then re tightened. On most SeaStar cylinder after about 2013 they started using ORB fittings which can be loosened and adjusted as needed to any position.

@tnuis 3 года назад

Will this also fit the SeaStar system for F115 Yamaha 2002 model with the SeaStar 1.7 Helm european ? (Don't know if there is any difference?)

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 3 года назад

I apologize for the very late reply. We have not tested on European Market specific helms and cylinders. I would assume that the fittings and specifications would be the same, but I have not seen the European product in my shop, so I can not verify. We have sold numerous G2 Kits to buyers across Europe, and we have not received any feedback or complaint suggesting a problem with compatibility with SeaStar products sold in the European market to date.

@davekoonce5926 9 месяцев назад

Im complete on changing out the seals and have your system installed to blead out the air... im on my 6th time spinning the wheel both ways along with turning the motor to port and starboard.. i still have to much air in the system

@davekoonce5926 9 месяцев назад

I got it figured out... i believe i may have had my bleeders open to far and they may have been sucking air into the system

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 9 месяцев назад

Usually, the system performance will start to improve noticeably after about 20 minutes of turning the wheel in both directions, and yes, the bleed fittings can be a problem if they are not opened enough to too far open. Another issue that is common with the bleed fittings is that they can become obstructed with debris over time and any debris that has built up in the fittings will need to be cleared. Usually compressed air will clear any debris buildup very quickly. I hope you were able to wrap up this job successfully.

@jonstensloff4979 4 года назад

Closed Loop System Seems to work Better Dont you think ?

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 4 года назад

I prefer the closed loop system myself for most jobs. When we produced the original Bubble Purge Video demo for the Bubble Purge Gen 1 Kit, I got quite a bit of email from people who were curious if the kit was able to do a full system flush and if it was compatible with old school methods as well as SeaStar's recommended methods so we put this video out.

@tommypurcell163 4 года назад

So if you are just changing the cylinder caps/seals, you can just do the closed system method in your other video and bleed the system? Less hydraulic fluid is needed that way too, right? Great videos! Thanks!

@sail268 3 года назад

Why don't you vent the bottle?

@tylerholland2232 3 года назад

I vent the bottle by cracking/holding the quick connects open slightly so the bottle can vent as needed for a couple seconds as we did at about 15:20 seconds in the video. I usually try not to puncture the bottle because if the bottle is punctured and there is new fluid remaining in the bottle when the job is done, I now have a containment issue with the remaining pristine fluid and a disposal issue with piece of useless plastic hazmat the I just created. The Bubble Purge Kits all create a pretty tight seal at the access points on the helm fill port and bleed valves on the cylinder. Once the helm, which is essentially a very powerful hand pump, is primed it will easily pull fluid out of the bottle as needed whether it is punctured or not, and normally the bottle is prevented from complete collapse by incoming air as it vents out of the helm.

@josepelliccia9862 16 дней назад

U need to put the oil in the time blending u getting empty the system more air😢🤔

@bope1469 11 месяцев назад

Put a hole in the quart bottle

@Respecet1981 3 года назад

Sea star always leaking its a worse streeing

@Honda1k 10 месяцев назад

Hey I'm a capitalist but I believe this kit is price too high more like $48 bucks instead of $68

@michaelpinkston768 11 дней назад

I have a skeeter bass boat and I don’t see a port on my steering column?

@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 8 дней назад

Some Skeeters have a remote fluid fill on the console. It would look like a small black cap about the size of a Quarter that would be flush mounted into the console usually above the steering wheel. There are a ton of bass boats that use a remote fluid fill because of having to fit the helm pump into pretty tight spaces.

@michaelpinkston768 8 дней назад

@@outboardst.comoutboardspec8631 thanks I’ll look again. I didn’t see anything that resembled any removable anything but will look again.