86 wellcraft power steering

ONEEYE

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so i just got a new to me 86' wellcraft 185 elite. 305 mercruiser alpha 1. i took it for the first run the other day. its runs great but is very light on the steering. to light for my liking. maybe i'll get used to it. i was wondering if i could swap out the power steering pulley for a larger one(make the pump turn slower) so the steering would be a little stiffer. idea's?:cool:
 

Bondo

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Re: 86 wellcraft power steering

Ayuh,... Never seen anybody bytch about anything steering Too Easy...
Get used to it...
The alternative sucks...

Btw,... Welcome Aboard...
 

smokeonthewater

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Re: 86 wellcraft power steering

turning the pump slower won't make it harder but just slower if you have to spin it fast.... look for a drag adjustment on your helm.... otherwise yeah get used to it
 

ONEEYE

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Re: 86 wellcraft power steering

drag adjustment on your helm? can u tell me more?:cool:
 
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