Outdrive tight after steering pin and lower bushings replaced

[Drivewayboater2]

Alpha 1 gen 1 outdrive. I rebuilt my outdrive. Replaced the steering pin( top bushing as well) torqued to spec. Replaced the lower bushings too. After putting it back together it seems a bit stiff. Clearance in he lower pin is correct.
I can move it by hand but it seems a bit tight. Is this normal? Will it loosen up over time? Just wondering if the power steering will be compromised by this stiffness. Any comments would be appreciated.

 

[alldodge]

Depends on how stiff, stiff is but most likely it will loosen up.

Was the newer nylon bearing (item 4A) used?

 

[Drivewayboater2]

It moves by hand. Just a lot of mass to move I suppose.
yes new style bearing. Pricey bugger and it was a bear to install.

 

[alldodge]

Your probably fine. I would not worry about the PS because it's designed for a whole lot more load then a stiff pivot point

 

[Pmt133]

Did you hit down the ring with a mallet and recheck the clearance a few times? Mine took a few cycles of that before everything held and felt right.

I am also going to assume it was originally assembled with the nylon bushing?