Electric Power Steering Pump
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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.
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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
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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.
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Thanks for your info. I took a look and the cost is way more than I thought it would be. I will stick with the basics. Thanks again for your help.
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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.
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Toyota MR2s had electric over hydraulic power steering pumps.
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Volvo is another option. A few companies make stand alone controllers for them now. I was thinking about doing it on my street car.
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Verado outboards use an electric over hydraulic pump that I have seen retrofit into a stern drive boat.