hard steering

[ddm]

I took boat out of storage and did the usual maint. on it. But found out it won't steer. Unhooked the cable at the motor and it works fine. It is locked up in the swivel bracket itself. Motor tilts okay, just won't turn. HELP anyone! Leaving on a fishin' trip in 10 days. Thanks

 

[Laddies]

Re: hard steering

Thats why greasing the swivel bracket should be part of winterization

 

[ddm]

Re: hard steering

I greased the swivel last fall as I have done every year since new in 1996. Worked fine when it went into storage last October. Is there a shaft in there that binds up? Is it expensive?

 

[AntsGrady]

Re: hard steering

ditto.....force some grease on that puppy!!

 

[ddm]

Re: hard steering

Pumped until it started pukin'. As luck would have it didn't help.

 

[tengals123]

Re: hard steering

same thing happened to me. I poured 4 liters of kerosine around the effected area and also worked in greese. took me a week to free it.<br />cheers

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: hard steering

Unfortunatly,the zerk fittings on most outboards do not lube the tilt tube,except for the bushings in the transom brackets.These bushing are on the outside diameter of the tube.Your problem is inside the tube.I don't have an answer as to why,unless it's to sell steering cables.<br /><br /><br />DHP

 

[ddm]

Re: hard steering

Hey guys, I really appreciated your responses. I ermoved the steering cable again that attaches to the motor and then removed the vertical bolt that holds the steering arm. Sprayed some penetrating oil inside the bushing on the steering arm side and pulled my guts out. Broke free and now is working. Thanks again for all your input.