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Old 04-16-2021 | 08:55 PM
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My cigarette has Marine Machine hydraulic steering. I need to re plumb my steering system, I have 2 active power steering pumps. What is the best method for hooking up pumps? Do I just tee both pressure lines up together and the same for the return lines?
my steering system is made by Marine Machine, which was located in Opa-Locka Florida, are they still in business and where are they now. I can’t find them on google
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Old 04-16-2021 | 10:42 PM
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Both pumps should go to a priority valve and then -8 line to the helm. The return line should go to a fluid reservoir.
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Old 04-18-2021 | 12:12 PM
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Marine Machine is no longer in business. Imco sells what you need if you want to run 2 pumps.
Personally, I'd just run one pump.
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Old 04-19-2021 | 12:35 PM
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if you need the split valve i have a few from latham
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Old 04-22-2021 | 10:03 AM
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Any idea where to get the priority valves?
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Old 04-22-2021 | 10:17 AM
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You may have known this, but just in case.... I found out the hard way - the filter has a check valve in it, so designed to flow in a single direction. Don't put it in backwards.
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I have a 35’ Cigarette Cafe Racer with Marine Machine steering. The port ram has a “pit” in the rod and is leaking. Does anyone have a ram for sale from Marine Machine. The whole ram or the rod would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 08-03-2021 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by TICafeRacer
I have a 35’ Cigarette Cafe Racer with Marine Machine steering. The port ram has a “pit” in the rod and is leaking. Does anyone have a ram for sale from Marine Machine. The whole ram or the rod would be greatly appreciated.
Here is the email to the owner of marine machine his name is Byng Goode. He still has equipment for sale I just purchased seal kits for my rams and a PS reservoir. [email protected]
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Old 08-07-2021 | 06:53 AM
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Thanks very much. I just saw this. I’m not sure how I missed it previously.
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