Power Steering Out

[itsnotblue]

We have a '92 Bayliner Capri w/175 Mercruiser. We very stiff power steering! Two hands required for everything. I have ruled out the pump because there were not your "typical" pump going out "noises" or reactions. Where do I begin since I dont a have service manual. Thanks for any suggestions

 

[Don S]

Re: Power Steering Out

Describe "We no power steering! " does that mean it turns stiff or doesn't turn at all?
Did you check the fluid level in the PS?
Here is a link to the manual. section 6 is for steering.

http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/14/14notice.pdf

 

[Bondo]

Re: Power Steering Out

Just a Wild A.. Guess,........

It's the Steering Cable,+ Not the P/S System...........

Just a Guess mind you.........

 

[itsnotblue]

Re: Power Steering Out

It should be we have no power steering. I sometimes type slower than I can think!

 

[mike11374]

Re: Power Steering Out

Meaning no steering or stiff steering???

 

[itsnotblue]

Re: Power Steering Out

Very stiff two hands required either way.

 

[Don S]

Re: Power Steering Out

Your problem is probably not a PS problem, but a corrosion problem. The Stainless Steel cable going thru the Aluminum tube in the power steering unit usually corrode and cause the cable to freeze to the tube. HEAT on the alum. tube will usually free it up enough to remove the cable so you can clean it and lube the cable end where it contacts the tube.