LarryBud49
Member
- Joined
- Sep 9, 2012
- Messages
- 24
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Pleasure Island
- Vessel Make
- Marine Trader DC 34'
We sprung a leak in our hydralic steering pump, lower helm, on our 1988 Marine Trader DC. For the trip home we capped the lines and steered from the bridge helm. It is an Hynautic steering pump, 251/501 system. The system has a separate reservoir. According to the marina mechanic the pump is shot, but the replacement is longer which will extend the wheel another 3 inches out. I'll be taking a look at this before he installs it. Also, the new one has it's own reservoir.
I am new to the boat and to trawlers. Has anyone had to replace a similar pump? I know my pump isn't made any more, but does it make sense that there is not a like-sized replacement? Also, will there be any problems adding this pump with it's own reservoir to the existing system with the separate reservoir?
I've been reading the forum every since we decided to purchase a trawler and have really learned a lot, and been entertained, too. I appreciate any advice you all can give.
I am new to the boat and to trawlers. Has anyone had to replace a similar pump? I know my pump isn't made any more, but does it make sense that there is not a like-sized replacement? Also, will there be any problems adding this pump with it's own reservoir to the existing system with the separate reservoir?
I've been reading the forum every since we decided to purchase a trawler and have really learned a lot, and been entertained, too. I appreciate any advice you all can give.