Brazilian or Saginaw steering valve
 

I have a 99 Checkmate ZT 280. I am going to be installing hydraulic steering. Do I have a Brazilian or Saginaw steering valve? How can I tell by looking at it?

Thanks

Magic

Re: Brazilian or Saginaw steering valve
 

I don't know. But, if you are installing hydraulic steering, go FULL to the helm and don't ever worry about it again. It doesn't cost that much more.

Re: Brazilian or Saginaw steering valve
 

Full hydraulic steering eliminates the valve unless you are only going to hydraulic assist.

Re: Brazilian or Saginaw steering valve
 

Sorry guys already bought a dull ram add-on new in the box from someone that did not use it. I got a killer deal. If I decide to keep the boat more than a couple years I might upgrade to a full hydraulic helm, until then this will do me just fine.

Re: Brazilian or Saginaw steering valve
 

I sold a dula ram imco steering to a dead beat on here ( jeff larson). If you need a stock steering ram than please let me know. I have got one that the dead beat never paid me for. I also have to lines for the imco dual ram.

Re: Brazilian or Saginaw steering valve
 

Thanks, but I think I have everything I need. I just need to know if I have the right valve?


Any body?

Re: Brazilian or Saginaw steering valve
 

Andy, my brain was tired when we talked yesterday. :(
Some one here should be able to confirm this. I think the way it works, if you have the Saginaw valve you simply tie into a couple of ports on the valve. If you have the Brazil valve, you change over to the saginaw valve. That is why the Saginaw valve came with your kit.

Re: Brazilian or Saginaw steering valve
 

Andy, I was doing some checking here
http://www.cpperformance.com/product...eering-wpm.htm
It seems with the Saginaw valve you cut and T into some lines. With the brazil valve you need and adapter that you hook your new hoses up to. I have not found a picture of the valves to ID which one you have.

In the tech section you will find the insall directions. That's where i got the info.

Re: Brazilian or Saginaw steering valve
 

Thanks Mark.

Re: Brazilian or Saginaw steering valve
 

The system a bought is a dual ram on Hardin Marine/ Mayfair system. I have to say I am impressed with the quality of there product. The fit and finish is great and it came with braided stainless steel hose, which is a nice finishing touch. I fiqured out my problem with a call to their tech line, they were also able to help me with a few misc parts since out bought the system new in the box from an individual on the board. Bottom line is great product, and excellent customer service and a very knowledegable staff at Hardin Marine.

Thanks for your help Jeff!!


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