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Hydraulic Steering Kit (VOLVO KIT 216)

For Most Volvo Sterndrives Without Power Steering

401 Helm Unit and 216V  Volvo Cylinder Kit

(4.4 Turns lock to Lock)

HyDrive has released this new 216V stern drive cylinder for VOLVO which is now being supplied as the standard model for all VOLVOKIT systems.
The new model is designed for use on the sterndrives and has a new type of mounting plate, new drag link and spherical rod-end for better alignment. The cylinder is internally stroke limited to avoid collision with the transom shield.
While the unit looks similar to the popular 210MERC cylinder for Mercruiser sterndrives, they are not interchangeable. Basic specifications of the VOLVO and MERCRUISER systems are the same - only the cylinder model is changed.
The 210V cylinders should only be used on the older to models.
The new cylinder is more expensive, but does include the drag link which was not required with the older model and has heavier piston rod and rod-end, making it a significantly different unit.
Volvo Model DPS & SX original 210V DPD DPE
Note: For POWER STEERING systems supplied with the stern-drive use the SPORTKIT.

Features:
This kit contains the 216 Volvo cylinder made of chrome-plated brass, bronze and stainless steel and is ideally suited to both pleasure and light commercial vessels with shaft drives and rudders.
This cylinder attaches directly to the transom shield of  Mercruiser sterndrive  legs, and offers a complete centre-mount steering cylinder.
The cylinder includes a special all-stainless heavy duty drag link to match.  
The drag link connects to the tiller arm of the leg, making the installation compact and simple.

Note: For POWER STEERING systems supplied with  stern-drives  the SPORTKIT is usually used.

Includes:

• Complete Kit comprises:
• Model 401 Helm - Capacity:-28cc/rev,  Maximum working pressure:- 1000psi, Absolute maximum pressure:- 1500psi
• Model 216V cylinder (or older 210V if needed)
• 2 litres ULTRA-15 fluid
• 15Mtrs 3/8” OD Nylon tubing
• Bleeding Kit
• All fittings
• Installation Manual
• Packed weight 15Kg

Volvo KIT but with with 216V Cylinder (Shown Below)
(Kit Suits o Suit Most Volvo Sterndrives)

Options:

• Optional Helm Wedge - (WEDGE-401) - 20 Degree Wedge to Suit the 401 or 501 Helm Pumps - allows 0-20 degree adjustment to cater for an angled dash.

Hydrive Helm Wedge

• Optional Rear Mount (Helm) Kit - Adding his unit means the steering wheel/helm does not protrude into the helmsman's space so much as part of the helm mechanism can be recessed behind the dash. It  fits any model 401,402 and 501 helm unit - adjustable from low-profile to full protrusion for maximum flexibility in helm placement. Simply trim the spacers and studs to adjust the amount of penetration into the helm position. The front dash or console ring is fully O-ring sealed against pump body to prevent water ingress to the rear of the console. Easy to fit - easy to adjust - looks great. (REAR MOUNT KIT)

Hydrive Rear  Mount Kit

• Inboard Rudders and Jet Unit Options
  Selection of steering for inboard rudders is not as simple as for outboard or sterndrive powered vessels. Each rudder design has it’s own characteristics which are affected by vessel speed, propeller diameter/pitch, horsepower, tunnels, nozzles etc and this makes selection a matter of calculation, rather than selecting one model to suit all. There is a questionnaire available from Hydrive's Australian website (or your dealer) which, when completed gives all information required to calculate the rudder torques on your vessel. Keep in mind that there is no single formula which can take all types of vessel into account.. We need more information than simply the rudder dimensions, to give you peace of mind that the unit recommended will perform safely and correctly.
• Autopilot Options: - Admiral Series helm units are designed for use with hydraulic autopilots, and have in-built lock valves and balance-line ports to ensure simple and economic installation. The HD Series helm units are also designed for use with hydraulic autopilots and require the fitting of external lock valves (Part No 331C or 318C) to isolate the helm from the pilot pump unit.

specification

Hydraulic Steering Kit (VOLVO KIT 216)

For Most Volvo Sterndrives Without Power Steering

401 Helm Unit and 216 Volvo Cylinder Kit

Model 401 Helm Pump Dimensions