Mercruiser 140hp steering

[walleyewonder]

Hi, I am having a problem while my tilt is up the steering is extremely tight.
But its fine while all the way down, any suggestions?

Thanks

[QC]

How high? Have you played with your trim tab? Is it hitting anything?

[walleyewonder]

I dont think its hitting anything, it turns both ways but is very tight at almost all levels of trim except all the way down. Also my quage for the trim is not reading correctly, could this be caused by low hydrolic fluid and be related?

[QC]

Underway? On the trailer too?

[rlambert]

I've done a decent amount of work on my 1986 140 mercruiser. I have a feeling it might be the U joint. Does it make noise when turned to the side while running. If it does it might be u-joint.

[HT32BSX115]

Hi, I am having a problem while my tilt is up the steering is extremely tight.
But its fine while all the way down, any suggestions?

Thanks

I'm guessing you do not have power steering.

Is it "hard" when you lower the tilt just a little? I.E. you run it up to the "top" of the tilt. Lower it "just" off "all the way up" and try it.

It's possible that just you have it in a "bind" all the way up.

[QC]

is very tight at almost all levels of trim except all the way down.

From the OP a few posts back . . .

[HT32BSX115]

I hate when I don't read a post carefully! It's almost as bad as replying to a 3 year old post!

[walleyewonder]

Well i have found a mechanic nearby and im getting it checked i will post the cause and solution. It did get a little easier almost all the way down but still tight..