sloppy steering volvo penta question

chapparal96

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I have a 96 276sx chapparal sport boat with volvo duoprop 8.1gxi drive. Tremendous amount of play in steering..... seem to remember it starting after a gf got a rope stuck in prop and stress system. Currently notice that the power ram slides back and forth about an 1" in the mounting bracket before actuating turning action on drive....obvious part of the problem. Is it suppose to do that??? Trying to figure out what else the problem might be.... no problem with steering cable or noticeable with visible inspection. Easilty 2-3" plus inches of play in steering wheel before changing direction of boat....noticeable in wheel when working from one side of play to other???
 
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