Wagner N-40 hydraulig steering ram seal replacement

ncapener · #1 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009

I would like to replace the seals on my Wagner steering ram.
I removed the hydraulic hoses, bleed nipples and the two allen screws at the end. How does that thing come apart?????

Neal

CarelessNavigator · #2 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009

How about some pictures.

CarelessNavigator · #3 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009

Here's a link to an illustration. http://www.wagnersteering.com/new-pd...1-120-&190.pdf

captbillc · #4 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009

Careless Navigator-----that is a good illustration! i would say it looks like the two ends screw off the cylinder. i haven't taken one of these apart.

jrd22 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009

I never replaced the seals so can't help you there. The mount end was always the problem for us, it wears and develops a lot of slop. Finally got tired of paying the price for Wagner rams and switched to a Teleflex ram. No more probs.

ncapener · #6 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009

Thanks for the replies.
The ends do unscrew with a lot more force than I thought.
All fixed now and all is well.

markodavid · #7 (**permalink**) 10-30-2011

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Originally Posted by ncapener

I would like to replace the seals on my Wagner steering ram.
I removed the hydraulic hoses, bleed nipples and the two allen screws at the end. How does that thing come apart?????

Neal

Neal,Throw the ram over board.Wagner Rams and helm pumps are the bic lighter/throw away gear of Hydraulic steering.Just plain terrible to repair junk.Replace with ANY other brand

boatpoker · #8 (**permalink**) 10-30-2011

" Isle of Skye" 37' Bruckman trawlerwith Wagner ram, Wagner autopilot pump and Wagner helm pump have lasted 20,000 hours. Ram and pilot pump rebuilt at 15000 hours. Hardly Bic