I have 1989 Mercruiser 3.0 with power steering. The pump is leaking like
crazy. Can I replace it with and automotive pump? I know you should not do
it with other engine parts but I caanot see that this would really apply to
a power steering pump. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks for any input.

Bear

"Bear" wrote in message
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I have 1989 Mercruiser 3.0 with power steering. The pump is leaking like
crazy. Can I replace it with and automotive pump? I know you should not do

I had the same setup a few years ago , it didn't fail so I never had to
replace it but it looked so close ( and rusted like it too ) too the auto
version that I would be tempted to try an auto version on it. Aside from
corrosion problems it may be designed too pump in one direction so you may
have too reverse the lines , go for it !
Phil

"Bear" wrote in message
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I have 1989 Mercruiser 3.0 with power steering. The pump is leaking like
crazy. Can I replace it with and automotive pump? I know you should not do
it with other engine parts but I caanot see that this would really apply
to
a power steering pump. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks for any input.

Bear




You may be able to get new Orings and seals. Had a Mopar (dodge) years ago
that just required a new Oring on the reservoir to pump housing. was fairly
est ot change.
Bill

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"Bear" wrote in message
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I have 1989 Mercruiser 3.0 with power steering. The pump is leaking like
crazy. Can I replace it with and automotive pump? I know you should not do
it with other engine parts but I caanot see that this would really apply
to
a power steering pump. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks for any input.

Bear




You may be able to get new Orings and seals. Had a Mopar (dodge) years ago
that just required a new Oring on the reservoir to pump housing. was fairly
est ot change.
Bill

And you have the audacity to slam someone else's posts because of
spelling, typos, and grammar????

Yes, we have fitted "auto-speced" P/S pumps to our boats before with no ill
effect.

While I'm sure there are "marine-spec" pumps out there, I wouldn't worry
about it.

Now electrical items such as starters, alternators, distributors, and even
carburetors, should always be "marinized", especially if operated in an
enclosed area, but for the P/S pump...go for it.

--
-Netsock

"It's just about going fast...that's all..."
http://home.insight.rr.com/cgreen/
"Bear" wrote in message
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I have 1989 Mercruiser 3.0 with power steering. The pump is leaking like
crazy. Can I replace it with and automotive pump? I know you should not do
it with other engine parts but I caanot see that this would really apply
to
a power steering pump. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks for any input.

Bear