Trim Tilt Pumps

[stownsend]

Evening All

I need to buy a Volvo Penta Hydraulic Trim / Tilt pump for my 290 leg. I have a Bennett Trim pump, would that be compatiable for use with the 290 leg ?

Cheers

Stu

 

[spannerman]

No the flow rate is too low on the Bennet pump and it doesn't generate enough pressure compared to the original pump.

 

[gary111160]

I've just fitted a new pump on my duo prop. £300 was the cheapest I could find new. Let me know if you want the address.

 

[stownsend]

If you could PM the contact details that would be great. I'm looking at a few in the States, including shipping its cheaper than the UK.

As always I'm looking for a more cost effective method, could I get away with a third party hydraulic pump which could generate the required pressure?

Another option would be if I could run without one (capping the pipes) and just use my Bennett trim tabs until I can afford one, would that be possible ?

Cheers

Stu

 

[KevB]

Have you tried a motor factors to see if you can get the old one reconditioned?

 

[stownsend]

Unfortunatly the engine / leg did not come with one. I did know this when I bought the engine so I've been keeping an eye out for a while know whilst I rebuild the engine.

Cheers

Stu

 

[ValleyForge]

I had my similar old Mercruiser unit reconditioned & repaired last winter. Much cheaper than a new unit. What is wrong with yours ? motor - strip & clean - valves ? or the pump unit itself - If the fluid is contaminated (with water) it won't help at all.

You could of course use without any pump - but you'll have no trim or lift facilty, and the drive might kick up on reverse. Bennett pump will be completely useless, as has been said before.

ps beware shipping from states - you'll get clobbered on VAT & handling fees by the shippers on anything of that value.

 

[KevB]

Have you tried Coastal Rides. Worth a go.

 

[starshoot]

Try "mareng.co.uk", Portsmouth. Last month they were about £260

 

[oldgit]

Try Boatsandoutboards.com. Ebay always has a suprisingly large amount of Volvo Penta bits try those before you go anywhere else..............
http://www.boatsandoutboards.com/view/F133452.Got to be worth a bit of say £150?