how to adjust mechanical boat steering

[nouseforaname]

g'day all..

I seem to be having a problem with my steering i can turn my wheel left and right but i can only get my motor to go right and not left.. it seems to be and adjustment but i ' know how to adjust this type of steering!! any help is appreciated cheers nouse!!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: how to adjust mechanical boat steering

The metal bracket on the transom needs to be loosened and the cable casing needs to be moved. You need to disconnect the linkage on the motor and establish the center of travel then tighten the transom bracket and re-connect the motor.

It probably sounds complicated but you will need to adjust the casing. Once it is adjusted the motor will turn equally left and right.

 

[nouseforaname]

Re: how to adjust mechanical boat steering

thanks bob_VT!
The cable casting is that braket to the left on the photo looks white with 4 bolts?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: how to adjust mechanical boat steering

Yes, the casing is held in place there. In your photo the steering is at the end of it's travel .....so that should be the limit on one side and you should be able to figure it out

 

[nouseforaname]

Re: how to adjust mechanical boat steering

Could this be the cause of my problem?

 

[Bondo]

Re: how to adjust mechanical boat steering

Ayuh,.... Yes...

 

[nouseforaname]

Re: how to adjust mechanical boat steering

AHUH i thought so... thanks bond-o,

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: how to adjust mechanical boat steering

iboats sells that part but here is the link so you can hunt for it locally http://www.iboats.com/Teleflex-Stee...32106334--**********.019915402--view_id.47748

 

[nouseforaname]

Re: how to adjust mechanical boat steering

Thanks for the help, got the part i needed the day i planned out to go fishing so it was a close call.. anyways here's the outcome

 

[Fed]

Re: how to adjust mechanical boat steering

I had a boat with the same setup years ago, you may still get some slipping problems & if you do then put a SS hoseclamp on the shaft either side of the block.