sloppy steering

1realdeal

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I am able to move my mercruiser outdrive left to right with my hand without the steering wheel moving. How can this be fixed and does it need to be fixed?
 

Gary H NC

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Re: sloppy steering

How far can you move it? Just a little play is fairly normal on older boats.
Several things can cause play in the steering.
 

Bondo

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Re: sloppy steering

Ayuh,... You need somebody holding the wheel, while somebodyelse shakes the outdrive, so You can Look to see Where the slop is...
You can't fix Nothing, if you don't know Where the problem is...

Btw,... Welcome Aboard...
 

Gary H NC

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Re: sloppy steering

lol!....what Bond-O said.....:D (posting at the same time)
 

Gary H NC

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Re: sloppy steering

Yep....i type the same way...
I'm used to being last..:p
 
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