Loose Steering on 1958 Evinrude 18hp

[RSchendel]

My 1958 18hp steering is not as tight as I would like. How do I tighten it? It is a tiller.

 

[Will Bark]

Re: Loose Steering on 1958 Evinrude 18hp

Is there a tension screw somewhere on the transom shaft of the motor?

 

[F_R]

Re: Loose Steering on 1958 Evinrude 18hp

Hunker down and peer between the stern brackets, right above the transom. See that screw head looking back at you? That is the co-pilot screw (steering friction). Screw it in till you get the tightness you want.

 

[RSchendel]

Re: Loose Steering on 1958 Evinrude 18hp

Found it. Thanks. I was looking higher and lower. It is under the tilt lock/release lever.