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Old 05-05-2014, 03:09 PM
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Default 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?

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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.

It is my understanding that the powersteering coolers are necessary.
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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..
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Ive always used Dexron ATF. Never had any issues with steering for years. Should i have been using power steering fluid?
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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.
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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


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?
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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
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




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