{"product_id":"seastar-ha5438-bottle-filler-kit-for-hydraulic-steering-helms-fill-tube-and-vent-push-pin","title":"SeaStar Hydraulic Steering Bottle Filler Kit, HA5438, for Outboard and Inboard\/Outboard Helms","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SeaStar HA5438 Bottle Filler Kit is a plastic fill-tube accessory used to bleed and fill SeaStar hydraulic steering systems. One end of the tube screws directly into the fill hole of a SeaStar hydraulic pump, while the other end attaches to a quart bottle of SeaStar hydraulic steering fluid, letting the fluid gravity-feed into the helm while air is vented out through the kit's push-pin vent. This makes it much easier to bleed trapped air from the system during initial installation or routine fluid changes, without spilling fluid or losing pressure control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit is built for use with all inboard\/outboard, outboard, and inboard SeaStar hydraulic helms, and is included as standard equipment with all SeaStar cylinders. For reference, a single-station SeaStar hydraulic steering system requires 2 quarts of SeaStar hydraulic fluid to fill completely. The kit consists of a plastic fill tube and a push-pin vent tool, and is sold as a complete, ready-to-use filler and bleed accessory for SeaStar steering maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SeaStar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e HA5438\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottle Filler Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill tube and push-pin vent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluid Capacity (single station):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 quarts of SeaStar hydraulic fluid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.09 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Equivalent Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e TELHA5438\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll inboard\/outboard, outboard, and inboard SeaStar hydraulic helms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded as standard equipment with all SeaStar cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReplaces (OEM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eTELHA5438\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the SeaStar HA5438 Bottle Filler Kit used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The HA5438 is a fill-tube kit used to fill and bleed air from SeaStar hydraulic steering systems by feeding fluid from a quart bottle directly into the pump's fill hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the HA5438 fit inboard steering helms, or only outboards?\u003c\/strong\u003e The HA5438 Bottle Filler Kit is used for all inboard\/outboard, outboard, and inboard SeaStar hydraulic helms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much fluid does a single-station SeaStar steering system need?\u003c\/strong\u003e A single-station SeaStar hydraulic steering system requires 2 quarts of SeaStar hydraulic fluid to fill, which the HA5438 filler kit is designed to help dispense and bleed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes in the HA5438 kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The HA5438 kit includes a plastic fill tube and a push-pin vent tool for bleeding air from the steering system during filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the HA5438 filler kit already included with new SeaStar cylinders?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the HA5438 Bottle Filler Kit is included with all SeaStar cylinders, so it is typically only purchased separately as a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is the HA5438 fill tube made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e The HA5438 fill tube is made of plastic and screws into the fill hole of the SeaStar hydraulic pump on one end, with the other end attaching to the fluid bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there an OEM equivalent number for the HA5438?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the HA5438 Bottle Filler Kit has an OEM equivalent part number of TELHA5438.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the push-pin vent on the HA5438 work?\u003c\/strong\u003e The push-pin vent included with the HA5438 kit is used to release trapped air from the hydraulic line while fluid is fed in through the fill tube, helping bleed the system properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the HA5438 be used when replacing steering fluid, not just during initial installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the HA5438 filler kit can be used any time fluid needs to be added or the system needs to be bled, including during routine fluid changes on a SeaStar hydraulic helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the HA5438 work with a specific brand of hydraulic fluid?\u003c\/strong\u003e The HA5438 is designed for use with SeaStar hydraulic steering fluid, with a single-station system requiring 2 quarts to fill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SeaStar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48989347840219,"sku":"TEL-HA5438","price":26.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/tel-ha5438_large__57561.1558179022.500.750.jpg?v=1785188363","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/seastar-ha5438-bottle-filler-kit-for-hydraulic-steering-helms-fill-tube-and-vent-push-pin","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}