steering drag adjustment?

[mopar1970]

I have an 1983 60hp evinrude and was wondering if it is possible the increase the steering drag? I cannot find an adjustment screw if there is one could you guys point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Chris

 

[Dhadley]

Re: steering drag adjustment?

Only some older mechanical systems have an adjustment. We assume you have a push pull cable type, right? Not hydraulic or cable & pulley style.

 

[mopar1970]

Re: steering drag adjustment?

yes it is a push pull cable
Thanks,
Chris

 

[F_R]

Re: steering drag adjustment?

I am surprised that the parts list does indeed show a fricion adjustment on that model. It looks like you should be able to hunker down and see it if you look dead-center right above the transom. Or possibly you have to tilt the motor and look underneath. Dunno.
Parts list at http://epc.brp.com/default.aspx?brands=ej&lang=E

 

[tslarson]

Re: steering drag adjustment?

The steering friction is only avaliable on tiller models. There is a note #1 on the parts diagarm that indicates this. The note is not on the BRP parts website.
There is no way to increase the steering friction on your motor.

 

[mopar1970]

Re: steering drag adjustment?

Ok guess i will have to deal. thanks for all the info everyone.
Thanks,
Chris