Offshoreonly.com - twin pump hydraulic steering issues

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Originally Posted by 86chriscat (Post 4945221)

the return lines come straight into the bottom of the reservoir its a -6 (3/8) hose and there is enough pressure out of the hose that it sprays up through the 3-4 inches of fluid and it hits the top lid of the reservoir. the lid has a plug in it with a slot on the threads for a vent. after 10min or more the bilge in the boat has power steering fluid all over the place.

86ChrisCat,

I just installed full hydraulic steering to my boat. Full disclosure: Mine is a single engine setup, but I don't think your issue has anything to do with single/twin. I noticed that inside my reservoir, I can't even see the return port from through the fill opening, which is on the side, because there is a diverter plate. You could always buy a new reservoir that has the returns into the side, and with a diverter. Or you could always have one fabbed up by a sheet metal shop if you can't find one. With a diverter inside the reservoir, the return ports on the side, and keeping the fluid level above the return ports, you shouldn't have your fountain or any aeration. Just a thought.

Thanks. Brad.