1968 Evinrude 6hp Steering Tension Adjustment?

[bikerider]

Does anybody know how to adjust the steering tension on a 6hp Evinrude tiller outboard?

 

[oldboat1]

Look for a steering tension screw on the lower part of the bracket. You also may have an issue with dried grease -- locate a grease zerk/lube fitting and see if you can pump in some more grease.

 

[bikerider]

Look for a steering tension screw on the lower part of the bracket. You also may have an issue with dried grease -- locate a grease zerk/lube fitting and see if you can pump in some more grease.

I assume you mean the mounting clamp bracket where the motor attaches to the boat? I found the zerk fitting and made sure it had enough grease. The motor actually swings to either side way too easily and I'm hoping to tighten the steering tension so it doesn't move so freely.

 

[F_R]

Hunker down and peer right over the transom, between the clampscrews. That screw you see looking back at you is the steering tension adjustment.

 

[bikerider]

Hunker down and peer right over the transom, between the clampscrews. That screw you see looking back at you is the steering tension adjustment.

Would this be it? And if so, for the nut it would be right to tighten left to loosen, correct?

 

[F_R]

NO, hunker down lower.

 

[bikerider]

NO, hunker down lower.

That thing sure is hidden. I found it and adjusted it. Thanks so much.