steering locked up

dantheman20

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I have a 1994 bayliner Capri. I left for 7 months on deployment and when I came back the steering was completely locked up. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start to fix my problem?
 

Bt Doctur

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Re: steering locked up

Well, you could let us know the type of engine, and type of steering
 

dantheman20

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Re: steering locked up

It is a 4.3 L mercruiser v6 and im pretty sure the steering is hydraulicly driven because there is a reservoir on the engine. The fluid is full in the reservoir so i dont think that the pump is the issue. The steering does not work with the engine running or turned off.
 

Bt Doctur

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Re: steering locked up

Usually where the steering cable passes thru the guide tube its gets a bit corroded and jams up. Heat and penetrating oil sometimes work.
 
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