Backslash powersteering Mercruiser

[Mr_swordfish]

Dear fellow Boaters,

My Mercruiser 5.0 from 2004 has some backslash on the powersteering, or steeringvalve. I guess the artikel is nr: 806034 A1

It as a backslash on the cilinder of around 3/8 of an inch. Is this an easy fix or is replacing the steeringvalve the best option?

Regards,
Swordfish

 

[Don S]

Re: Backslash powersteering Mercruiser

That tube the steering cable goes through does shuttle back and forth. That's how it works.

 

[Mr_swordfish]

Re: Backslash powersteering Mercruiser

So its normal to have this kind of play?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Backslash powersteering Mercruiser

So its normal to have this kind of play?

Ayuh,.... With the motor not runnin',..?? Yes....

 

[Don S]

Re: Backslash powersteering Mercruiser

It shuttles back and forth, running or not. I never really measured it to see how much it moves, but it's a shuttle valve that controls the power steering.

Are you having problems or just noticed it moves?

 

[Mr_swordfish]

Re: Backslash powersteering Mercruiser

Well, I'd noticed it. But the backslash of the steering unit gives the drive a free play of around 2-5 degrees orso. The play is also noticeable in the steering wheel itself. The wheel has a free movement of around 5-8 degrees (plus minus)

 

[Don S]

Re: Backslash powersteering Mercruiser

If you are expecting the boat to track like your car, for get it. They wander back and forth, they all do.