Crossroads
Senior Member
Im need to get smart WRT our Hynautics steering system. Ive got to cut into the copper tubing to install a Shadow Drive valve and to tie in the new Garmin autopilot pump.
Ive got no direct experience with pressurized hydraulics, but have a little mechanical aptitude (ie I successfully repowered our last sailboat).
The existing system is all copper tubing. Can I use hydraulic hose and push on fittings where I need to tie in? Is there an online source or tutorial that might familiarize me with standards, materials, techniques?
What obvious considerations am I missing?
Thanks in advance for any tips or sources.
Ive got no direct experience with pressurized hydraulics, but have a little mechanical aptitude (ie I successfully repowered our last sailboat).
The existing system is all copper tubing. Can I use hydraulic hose and push on fittings where I need to tie in? Is there an online source or tutorial that might familiarize me with standards, materials, techniques?
What obvious considerations am I missing?
Thanks in advance for any tips or sources.