I have a 99 Checkmate ZT 280. I am going to be installing hydraulic steering. Do I have a Brazilian or Saginaw steering valve? How can I tell by looking at it?

Thanks

Magic

I don't know. But, if you are installing hydraulic steering, go FULL to the helm and don't ever worry about it again. It doesn't cost that much more.

Full hydraulic steering eliminates the valve unless you are only going to hydraulic assist.

Sorry guys already bought a dull ram add-on new in the box from someone that did not use it. I got a killer deal. If I decide to keep the boat more than a couple years I might upgrade to a full hydraulic helm, until then this will do me just fine.

I sold a dula ram imco steering to a dead beat on here ( jeff larson). If you need a stock steering ram than please let me know. I have got one that the dead beat never paid me for. I also have to lines for the imco dual ram.

Thanks, but I think I have everything I need. I just need to know if I have the right valve?


Any body?

Andy, my brain was tired when we talked yesterday.
Some one here should be able to confirm this. I think the way it works, if you have the Saginaw valve you simply tie into a couple of ports on the valve. If you have the Brazil valve, you change over to the saginaw valve. That is why the Saginaw valve came with your kit.

Andy, I was doing some checking here
http://www.cpperformance.com/product...eering-wpm.htm
It seems with the Saginaw valve you cut and T into some lines. With the brazil valve you need and adapter that you hook your new hoses up to. I have not found a picture of the valves to ID which one you have.

In the tech section you will find the insall directions. That's where i got the info.

Thanks Mark.

The system a bought is a dual ram on Hardin Marine/ Mayfair system. I have to say I am impressed with the quality of there product. The fit and finish is great and it came with braided stainless steel hose, which is a nice finishing touch. I fiqured out my problem with a call to their tech line, they were also able to help me with a few misc parts since out bought the system new in the box from an individual on the board. Bottom line is great product, and excellent customer service and a very knowledegable staff at Hardin Marine.

Thanks for your help Jeff!!


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