The build of my flag ship Black Pearl

[black pearl]

Should be smooth and easy. Watch the fluid level.. Go a little below MAX.. Too much and it may overflow when hot.

Did you flush with Swepco 729 and put in 715?

Aside from that one point it is very smooth. I emptied the whole system. Ran 729 through then emptied that and filled 715.
I thought something might be catching, but it doesn’t matter where I’m at in the steering. Just a small stiff point then perfectly smooth again.

 

[black pearl]

So just ran across a thread on here from a few years ago. Some people notice a lag in the steering, with the factory pump. It apparently is more notable with manual transmission. This is probably what it is. I’ll see how it does on the open road tomorrow on the way to work.

 

[TrailHunter]

So just ran across a thread on here from a few years ago. Some people notice a lag in the steering, with the factory pump. It apparently is more notable with manual transmission. This is probably what it is. I’ll see how it does on the open road tomorrow on the way to work.

I recall some talking about a very subtle lag.. I didn't know it was a manual thing... I do not have any lag but mine is an auto. I'm sure the pump will help. I'm going to install the pump, cooler and lines one of these days.

 

[TrailHunter]

Aside from that one point it is very smooth. I emptied the whole system. Ran 729 through then emptied that and filled 715.
I thought something might be catching, but it doesn’t matter where I’m at in the steering. Just a small stiff point then perfectly smooth again.

Maybe it just needs to bleed out a bit more.

 

[black pearl]

I recall some talking about a very subtle lag.. I didn't know it was a manual thing... I do not have any lag but mine is an auto. I'm sure the pump will help. I'm going to install the pump, cooler and lines one of these days.

I’m now thinking doing the pump at minimum now, but we’ll see how it goes first.

 

[black pearl]

Maybe it just needs to bleed out a bit more.

The system was very empty. I used a small evacuation pump to pull everything out of the lines, pump, reservoir. So air pockets are a good possibility.

 

[black pearl]

After driving to and from work. I really only can feel the small stiff spot in the steering at low speeds or stopped. It’s very smooth at speed.

 

[TrailHunter]

After driving to and from work. I really only can feel the small stiff spot in the steering at low speeds or stopped. It’s very smooth at speed.

Still doesn't seem right. Hopefully the pump fixes it.

 

[OverlanderJK]

After driving to and from work. I really only can feel the small stiff spot in the steering at low speeds or stopped. It’s very smooth at speed.

That is air in the system. If you rev the motor when stopped and it goes away that will confirm it. But I can guarantee it’s air.

 

[black pearl]

That is air in the system. If you rev the motor when stopped and it goes away that will confirm it. But I can guarantee it’s air.

Thanks! I’ll have to work that out of it.

 

[black pearl]

Did a little shake down run yesterday. Everything seems to be in good working order. Need to address the front wheels grabbing the inner wheel wells a little bit. Other then that I’m happy.
It performed well over rocks and in flexy spots. I’m a little rusty as it’s been a minute, since I’ve played in rocks. Dropped over what looked like a easy line. Just to set the front control arm on a rock and the started digging wholes. It was a great day! Even stopped for some bbq one the way home.

 

[Sgt_USMC]

Looks like fun!

 

[black pearl]

Looks like fun!

It really was.

 

[black pearl]

Rubicon bound in the am…

 

[Sgt_USMC]

Have a fun and safe trip!

 

[black pearl]

Have a fun and safe trip!

Thank you !

 

[CalSgt]

Rubicon bound in the am…

Safe travels man...

 

[black pearl]

Safe travels man...

Thanks!!

 

[Bullwinckle]

Have a good time! Looking forward to the pics.

 

[Jsouder53]

Have fun!