steering wont work

[vms305]

It worked fine before we put it away for the winter. Now it won't turn at all. Powersteering resavoir, i tried to bring rpm to see if that would help but nothing. It has a alpha one,

s/n numbers on the outboard is. 0d659479 and od657816

 

[Doernuth]

Re: steering wont work

So you cant turn the steering wheel? or the pulley on the ps pump wont turn?

If the pully you need a new pump. They do seize. probably a shaft bearing that got water in it somehow and rusted. Not sure if you can just replace bearing or not in those.

 

[rickryder]

Re: steering wont work

sounds like a rusted/corroded steering cable.....Disconnect the cable at the transom assy and see if the wheel turns.

Or like said before are we talking about the pump itself?

 

[Don S]

Re: steering wont work

About 99% of the time, it caused by corrosion in the aluminum tube in the power steering cylinder where the cable goes through. The corrosion builds up prevents it moving.

 

[vms305]

Re: steering wont work

the steering wheel won't move. I watched it try to move the box but nothing. ill try to grease it . i sprayed the heck out of it,

 

[Bondo]

Re: steering wont work

the steering wheel won't move. I watched it try to move the box but nothing. ill try to grease it . i sprayed the heck out of it,

Ayuh,... Did you disconnect the cable,..??