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WES311SR1

08-18-2003 04:58 PM

O/b Steering ?

WHAT DRIVES THE HYD. PUMP ON O/B'S WITH HYD. STEERING ?

Offshore Addiction

08-19-2003 06:17 AM

nothing but the rotation of the helm!

mrv8outboard

08-19-2003 07:22 AM

he is correct. but OMC outboards have an optional powetr steering system that is belt driven by the flywheel. the piston and shuttle valve are mounted on the front of the engine and uses a single push pull steering cable. Also there is an aftermarket power steering availible using an electric hydraulic pump (looks like a merc trim pump). fyi

Audiofn

08-19-2003 07:23 AM

actually there is a tank ussually close to the helm. At that tank there is a valve like you have on your bike tire. You preasureize the system with a bike pump and this helps with the turning a bit. They are a LOT more turns lock to lock.

Jon

Audiofn

08-19-2003 07:41 AM

My reply is at the same time as Mrv8's I have no knowledge of the systems that he is talking about so who knows. Just how the old race boat was set up and all the other outboard boats that I have used over the years :D:D

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