An axial piston, variable stroke pump is used in a vessels hydraulic steering gearUnder pressure, oil continually leaks out from between the valve plate/cylinder barrel and will().
- Acause loss of hydraulic oil from the system
- Bresult in extreme damage to the pump
- Ccause damage to the pump ff not continually drained from the pump casing
- Dresult in the system high side pressure to substantially drop off