Helm pump February 27, 2014 12:56PM
For the people using the helm pump what fluid are you using.

Re: Helm pump February 28, 2014 09:40AM
we used automotive P/S fluid

Re: Helm pump February 28, 2014 01:39PM
How long have you been running yours

Re: Helm pump March 01, 2014 02:38AM
We used the Sea Star brand oil made for the helm pump in ours. Not sure i'd use ATF, be afraid it might be hard on some of the seals. [www.seaboundsupply.com]

Re: Helm pump March 01, 2014 10:15AM
After a lot of research came up with aviation fluid MIL-H-5606A buy online or at a small airport . cheaper than seastar

Re: Helm pump March 01, 2014 10:32AM
Is it thinner than regular hygard deere oil?

Re: Helm pump March 01, 2014 10:48AM
If I remember right it was 5 or 10 wt I bought 1 gal. and had no problems its prob. a lifetime supply

Re: Helm pump March 02, 2014 11:57AM
ATF is fine in the seastar pumps. (Working on boats is my day job.)

Re: Helm pump March 02, 2014 12:48PM
What about in a old hynautic pump

Re: Helm pump March 03, 2014 12:06AM
Never seen one. we don't work on any old stuff.

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