Fasterboatman

Perfect, thanks!

Fasterboatman

Thanks!!!!

Fasterboatman

I think too I need to block off the return line into the pumps and use these caps plumbed to the tank. Here is the tank and the caps:
Tank
https://www.hardin-marine.com/vsearc...hTerm=137-9050

Caps
https://www.hardin-marine.com/p-14617-billet-aluminum-power-steering-reservoir-dump-cap.aspx


That is what Hardin suggests anyway. But many thanks for everyone's help!

Maybe I can take her for a spin this weekend......

-j

scippy

iTrader: (3)

Curious, for your hydraulic steering, is it only one power steering pump needed?....I have twin 572 cu in. & only one is mounted to one engine with an overflow / fill container next to it.

green lightning

You only need one for the system to work but if the engine with the power steering fails it is tough to steer

Rookie

iTrader: (4)

I think he left the gate unlocked...

Fasterboatman

Or left the key under the welcome mat.....

Fasterboatman

The new tank and plumbing was a bear to get done, and finding a spot for the tank was a lot of fun, but it seems that all was as advertised! Worked like a charm! I can run just one engine, and no issues with oil pushing out into the bilge.

Thanks to all here for you advice and help.

Now to continue to DE-Leon-ize the rest of the rigging.

-j

Fasterboatman

Well it works just fine no leaks, but now the steering is rather "jerky". The tank seems to have a bit of foam. I have double checked all of the connections, and all seems fine. Had a someone else check the routing and all seems correct. I spun the wheel about 15 times each way, but the symptoms remain. I will keep all posted, but hopefully, it is either just air in the system, or maybe some water got in. I going to flush the fluid, and replace this weekend unless someone has a better idea.

Thanks again to all!