Hyd. Helm Unit
 

I am currently running a half @ss hydraulic steering system. I have dual Marine Machine rams run off of the original Mercruiser steering system with the cable. What components would I need to convert this to a true hydraulic system starting at the Helm.

I've been told a Char-lynn 211-1010 hydraulic motor is the correct part, but would like verification and the otther parts required.

Thank You As Always!!

Kirk

Hoses, fittings & Helm. If you read the thread "Hyd. steering for under $500" you should find the right part number. If your steering is anything like a friends of mine's boat it will take all of the slack out of steering. There is no comparison between my full & his.

you will need (as said above) hose, fittings, helm and the steering post for the helm and the hub adapter. Maybe a steering wheel, depending on if yours will fit the hub adapter.
I just did mine this year, used the char-lynn 1010 and post from Baileynet.com ... The hub adapter I got from IMCO. All my hose and fittings came from a local hydraulic shop.
I do have some extra hose if your interested
Also, if you need a parts list let me know.

Almost forgot, a "high pressure filter"
Also, I had brought this subject up before and it seems some guys are using the 211-1010 and some the 211-1009
Guys with the 1010 have complained about high effort at low speed. The 1010 has a displacement volume of 9.7
The 211-1009 has a displacement of 7.3
I don't remember the actual numbers, but the 1010 had about a
2-2 1/2 turns lock to lock. With the 211-1009, it brings it up to about 3 1/4 turns lock to lock with less effort a low speeds.
I used the 211-1009. Baileynet.com has them for $273 and the column for $46....

I used the 1010 & drilled my pump orifice to...11/64s Steers great !{even at idle}
Don't forget.....Resovoir bottle & cap for the pump

Part Numbers?
 

What sort of reservoir bottle? Do you use the stock pump with this set up? Whats the hose configuration?

Thanks

I bought a Latham bottle from Tres Martin....PM "Alfster" he can
get you everything you need
Stock Pump,Hoses go...pump--filter---helm unit...cylinders {right/left}---back to pump........resovoir fills from cap
I bought Marine Machine mounting parts from Tres...just because they look cool. There are less expensive parts out there.
Cost on those helm units is 249.........you are getting a good price
look on Imcos web site....lots of good info.

I just realized.....you are single engine...mine is twinns..You prob.
need a diff. helm unit.....check with Alfster...they build these things
I saw one of his setups {Allan4} Very nice........

Why do you need a reservoir tank/bottle?

The reason I asked is I have to wonder if the tanks are old school (huge rams) I have a full system with Lathem rams and a shar Lynn helm (sp). with no reservoir and no problems.