Merccruiser Sterndrive play

zabe1

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May 29, 2001
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It is a 1978 and I can push it a little side to side quite easily and I can't push it up and down. What could be the problem causing the side to side play?
 

corm

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May 12, 2000
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Re: Merccruiser Sterndrive play

Hi,<br />A loose steering cable nut, link arm, or the yoke tightening bolt maybe loose that goes through the transom and ties in to the gimble ring with a splined shaft. Some side to side play is normal on these units.<br /><br />------------------<br />...have fun...corm<br /><br />cubic inches = power<br />power = speed<br />speed = FUN<br /><br />Email me if you need to.
 
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