Need new hydrolic ram?

[candrive55]

I have a hydraulic ram that only has a 7 inch stroke. It wouldnt turn my volvo 280 leg from lock to lock. I no longer have the transom shield in so cant measure it to see what stroke i need does anyone know off hand.

pic is the type of steering in the shield

 

[candrive55]

Re: Need new hydrolic ram?

well now iam confused. some say a seven inch stroke can do it.. Any help here guys. I cant see how. does this question belong in an other forum listing?
Thanks

 

[candrive55]

Re: Need new hydrolic ram?

sorry to be a pest but just measure my steering arm travel. and its nine inches. But yet when i look up new rams they list a 7 inch stroke for the volvo. Can some shed some light on this for me please. non power assist