Stiff steering Motor

tahitiwill

Recruit
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Aug 5, 2002
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Hello all, I just bought a used boat with a 55 horse Chrysler. The motor runs great but it is a bear to turn. I have filled the pivot at the grease points and moved the motor back and forth in rapid succession but it is still stiff. How can I fix this. Is there a way to loosen the pivot? Please help I want to use my new toy.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /> :eek: William
 

Mumblerone

Petty Officer 1st Class
Joined
May 12, 2002
Messages
344
Re: Stiff steering Motor

Sounds like it could be a bad power pack. :(
 

one more cast

Captain
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May 6, 2002
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Re: Stiff steering Motor

unhook the steering cable or shaft and then see if the motor pivets easy . if not check to see if there is a tension screw with a spring between the powerhead and lower unit.loosen it until you get the feel you want.
 
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