hynautic steering

[1962 31]

I have hynautic steering while changing my rudders I noticed the ball joint ends on the ram were pretty shot
so I took them off and started trying to find new one
finally found them for 109 a piece need 2
a new ram is 484
does anyone know a source to get the ends for a reasonable number
if not im going to get a whole new ram
my luck ill buy the ends and the ram will blow out a week later lol
its a hynautic k18 ram
thanks

[Rawleigh]

Check Mcmaster Carr. They have lots of SS ball joint rod ends. They are also called "Heim" joints.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-metal ... gs/=vjeqwq

[1962 31]

thank you sir BIG difference in price

[Capt.Frank]

Tom,
Theres a place in Fla you can send it and have it rebuilt. I sent my helm to the guy in OH before they sold out. I cant remember who it is someone will remember where.

[CaptPatrick]

Southern Charm -- 800.745.0765

http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?p=63442#63442

[Tom]

I recently had to have my ram replaced. My mechanic did the work. My understanding is Hynautic was not producing these but they (or someone else) is once again producing Hynautic parts.

[Rawleigh]

It is nothing more than a hydraulic cylinder. Any double acting cylinder of the same bore and stroke will work. Finding one made of marine grade materials is the hard part. Also any competent hydraulic shop should be able to rebuild it if it isn't too corroded.

Also any other marine steering manufacturer's double acting cylinder of the same bore and stroke should work in its place.

[1962 31]

Rawleigh got them from mc master for 12.50 a piece

[Rawleigh]

Perfect! I have ordered stuff from them at 6 pm and had it arrive at 11am the next day at standard ground UPS rates. I LOVE them!