1959 18 hp Evinrude tiller rotates tooooo easy!

[series60]

My 1959 18 hp Evinrude tiller rotates left and right way too easy. I am wondering if the is a friction adjustment. If I release the throttle handle momentarily the motor will pivot left or right in a heart beat. Not good for trolling. Would like to tighten this movement up some.

TIA

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 1959 18 hp Evinrude tiller rotates tooooo easy!

A lot of those old Johnnys did have friction adjustments for steering. Maybe someone who knows where they are willl chime in.

 

[kbait]

Re: 1959 18 hp Evinrude tiller rotates tooooo easy!

Look between the transom clamps and just over the boat transom. You'll see a bolt (flat blade screwdriver). That's the steering friction adjustment.

 

[series60]

Re: 1959 18 hp Evinrude tiller rotates tooooo easy!

Look between the transom clamps and just over the boat transom. You'll see a bolt (flat blade screwdriver). That's the steering friction adjustment.

Thanks kbait: that is right where it was, albeit very rusted and needed sometime to soak up the penetrating oil I got it lose. Replaced the screw with a 7/16th bolt after dressing the threads and made a perfect adjustment to my likings. Now to overhaul the lower unit.

This forum is such a great place with very knowledgeable folks willing to give of themselves . Thanks to everyone.