This is a 1996 Mercruiser 4.3LX. The PS does not work. The pump is full and when I turn the wheel I hear no strain from the engine trying to run the PS pump, ever, even at the locks. I tried wiggling the wheel back and forth and when I do that I can feel faint assistance, but not for long, maybe 2 degrees to turning.
I do not have a pressure gauge to test output of the PS pump and am trying to figure out how to troubleshoot without that.
The manual says, "NOTE: DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust the later model control valve." From the diagrams in the manual, I think that's what I have. I am thinking the control valve is stuck.
Engine SN: 0F821477
Stern drive SN: 0F678198
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Chris
I do not have a pressure gauge to test output of the PS pump and am trying to figure out how to troubleshoot without that.
The manual says, "NOTE: DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust the later model control valve." From the diagrams in the manual, I think that's what I have. I am thinking the control valve is stuck.
Engine SN: 0F821477
Stern drive SN: 0F678198
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Chris