Steering problems

[tbstudmuffin]

Hello<br />I just purchased a 1976 fibreform 25 ft powered by a 225D (350 GM V8) and a 290 Volvo stern drive. The steering ia very stiff. Hard to turn take a lot of muscle power to steer this thing. I dismantle the whole thing pulled the cable out disconnected from the leg. Cable was stiff. Cleaned it lubricate it works good. From outside I can turn the lag from side to side with very little force. But from inside just about impossible to make it move. I am looking for advise and or books or manual available to help fix the problem. And is it possible to install a power or hydraulic steering to this set up if yes witch one.<br />Thank you

 

[Don S]

Re: Steering problems

From outside I can turn the lag from side to side with very little force. But from inside just about impossible to make it move.

Not sure what you mean here, it's all connected. If the cable is removed and you can move the drive easly from the outside, what are you trying to move on the inside. <br />If the cable was stiff, you can only lube the very end, the inside may also be bad, but needs some back pressure to really bind it up.