Does anyone know of a 12volt power steering pump? I have a Powerquest 290 Enticer. I have full hydraulic steering and it runs off of the standard belt driven pump of the starboard engine. I don't have the serpentine setup and would like to get rid of the power steering pumps and belts.
TBH, I think you're opening a rather expensive can of worms. 12v Electric steering can be done, but that's a lot of force with large motors, short wire runs, etc etc. It's very cool, slick, and an awesome system, if your rig comes that way factory. If you have a belt driven pump today that works just fine, I'd vote leave it alone. But if you're hell bent on doing it, I'll watch
Yup. I looked around and decided to stick with what I have. I did buy the IMCO Twin Engine, Twin Power Steering Pump Priority Valve assembly that will let the power steering be operated by both engines. The electric pump sounded like a good idea.
Tesla has been doing electric over hydraulic steering since they started. I have seen some hot rods adapting this system, it may be something we will be seeing more of in the marine world shortly.
Any new info on this subject? I bought two 8LV 370 Yanmars from Mastry last winter to repower a 40� CC. Recently uncrated them and realized the dealer sold me the inboard versions despite knowing I had a stern drive set up. The inboard version has no power steering hardware and is not readily convertible.
There�s no simple solution because the sterndrive units have an exhaust configuration that�s equally problematic. They are working on a quote on a hybrid set up but I�m not really wanting to go down that road with this shop.
They suggested electric but I�m not aware of any compatible with #6 drives.
Looking in to it as a long shot before I return the engines and start over.
Any new info on this subject? I bought two 8LV 370 Yanmars from Mastry last winter to repower a 40� CC. Recently uncrated them and realized the dealer sold me the inboard versions despite knowing I had a stern drive set up. The inboard version has no power steering hardware and is not readily convertible.
There�s no simple solution because the sterndrive units have an exhaust configuration that�s equally problematic. They are working on a quote on a hybrid set up but I�m not really wanting to go down that road with this shop.
They suggested electric but I�m not aware of any compatible with #6 drives.
Looking in to it as a long shot before I return the engines and start over.
(1) 135-20020 florida
(2) 625-4256 florida
(1) 421-32 nevada
Here is what Imco had to say about using the 421-32 with #6 drive.
It certainly will, but max helm control size is 80cc/pump which would be 6.5 turns lock to lock with a single M6 and 1 pump. I'll attach a 2 pump option.
in response to :"Also I`m looking at 421-32, what is the availability on those ? (Id have to see if that�s enough volume for a #6 drive)"
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