steering stuck

[seaswirl18]

steering cable stuck in tilt tube (frozen or rusted) cant disasemble
89 Evinrude V6-150 Any tips greatly appreciated thanks

 

[crxess]

Re: steering stuck

Soak in PB BLAST......Repeat.........Repeat

 

[Erk469]

Re: steering stuck

thats what i did and lube it up with the correct lube and it works like a champ now

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: steering stuck

That is good advice to begin with, however please type in a normal size !!!!
It sure hurts the eyes when that type comes up !!!!
Welcome to iboats (as long as you type smaller !!!)

 

[Chris1956]

Re: steering stuck

Remove the steering link from the steering rod to the motor. Now spray teh rod with PB Blaster and using a pipe wrench, rock the rod pac and forth in the titlt tube. Spray and repeat. Eventually it will loosen up. Now clean it up and lube with light duty marine grease.

 

[jopakent]

Re: steering stuck

What is the connection supposed to be that links the steering rod to the steering cable? I've got a 70 hp evinrude (2000) that is currently stuck.

I loosened the fittings on the end of the cable and the cable came free. I thought it would be connected to the steering rod. Is it supposed to be attached? If so, it must have broken off. It would be great to see what its supposed to look like inside.