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vintage chromoly

05-05-2014 03:09 PM

Power steering cooler needed?

Hello all.

Does anyone know if the power steering cooler is needed on a mayfair, twin cylinder, Saginaw pump, single big block setup. Boat is a 24-7.

If so, do I need the longer (big block) 12" one?

Thanks, rob

Wes Burmark

05-05-2014 08:54 PM

My Fountain came with powersteering coolers on both engines. The originals are 2" dia x 9 inches long, a dual cool unit with oil cooler for the second tube.
http://www.beautifulmauicondo.com/bo...oil_cooler.jpg
It is my understanding that the powersteering coolers are necessary.

ezstriper

05-07-2014 06:54 AM

yes, the long higher RPM's will cause the fluid to foam, also some say to use only the GM high performance P/S fluid, I use it in my Hardin setup..

vintage chromoly

05-07-2014 08:10 AM

Thanks guys

MILD THUNDER

05-07-2014 01:11 PM

Ive always used Dexron ATF. Never had any issues with steering for years. Should i have been using power steering fluid?

MILD THUNDER

05-07-2014 01:54 PM

Ok, I have the old Saginaw pumps. Gonna keep rocking the ATF. One thing I've liked about ATF in my steering , trim, and tab pumps, if some spills or leaks, it cleans up easy, unlike normal oils and gear lube.

ICDEDPPL

05-07-2014 05:33 PM

I`m not putting a power steering cooler back on this year, I had this little gay ass one that probably wasn`t doing jack anyway. Mild Blunders was leaking and we by passed that ***** and I don`t remember any negative effects. One less thing to worry about imop

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My Fountain came with powersteering coolers on both engines. The originals are 2" dia x 9 inches long, a dual cool unit with oil cooler for the second tube.

I`m confused, one power steering pump, two coolers , one per motor? :confused:

MILD THUNDER

05-07-2014 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL (Post 4118571)

Some boats have a P/S pump on each engine.

You are correct, we did bypass my cooler and I didnt see any negative effects from it. I have another cooler for it, I probably will install it though. The new cooler I have for it is like 2''X12" I believe. Latham recommends a 2x9" bundle, or 3x6'' bundle cooler for their steering systems.

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