Water in my power steering pump/ part numbers

[madolive3]

My pump froze up and when I looked in it the fluid was contaminated with water. I think that the only way for water to get in there is the heat exchanger. It must have rusted on the inside, or froze. Am I correct that this is the only way for water to get into the system?
I pulled the cooler and the pressure lines are in very bad shape. Can anyone help me with finding the hoses? Thanks again. I want to get the most out of this boat, I'm in it for the long haul with this thing.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... What motor,..??

What drive,..??

What vintage,..??

 

[Scott Danforth]

yes, generally if the power steering heat exchanger is breached it will mix fluids. could be corrosion, errosion, or a breach from freezing.

 

[madolive3]

Sorry, it's a Stringer 800, 1984. 5.0. in a Century 3000.

 

[wire2]

As I'm sure you're aware, OMC is long gone. Look for a local industrial supply that can make custom hoses from your old samples. They will crimp exact length new hose onto your original fittings, or make all new assemblies. Plug n play. Hi pressure hose is required from the pump to the steering valve. The return line through the cooler can be low pressure. I replaced one on my '84 800 5.7 several years ago, was very reasonable.