My boats steering SUCKS!
It is way too hard to move, So what do you suggest with my current problem: Across the whole range L-R it is hard to move. If I move the wheel really fast with force, it is a little easier. This is all at idle / low RPM
--Steering cable is great (I've disconnected it and it moves very easily. I can turn the steering wheel by pushing/pulling on end of cable
--Outdrives both move very easily once disconnected from PS actuator.
--Small pinhole in the HP hose leading to PS actuator that only sometimes sprays if I bend it(in process of replacing hose)
--System is bled, pump works great.
--The steering tube assembly looks like it has broken off from the threads. It was just riding on the steering cable when I took it off. (part 20 with the red arrow)
Questions:
1) Can I replace the whole thing with a newer style. See below. Will it "plug+play" with the hose connections and physical connections?
2) Will mine work with a broken tube? If not, is part that the tube connects to (part #17 above,) threaded or does the tube just sit in there? I'm worried about how hard it will be to get out the threaded tube if it screws into part 17.
3) How do I disconnect the steering cable from the valve assembly. I try turning the nut on the steering cable, but the steering cable turns with it...is this normal? I don't want to kink or break the cable.
4) Anybody have a new style (if it is plug+play) or old style steering actuator + ram they want to sell, or a steering tube that works for sale?
New Style:
It is way too hard to move, So what do you suggest with my current problem: Across the whole range L-R it is hard to move. If I move the wheel really fast with force, it is a little easier. This is all at idle / low RPM--Steering cable is great (I've disconnected it and it moves very easily. I can turn the steering wheel by pushing/pulling on end of cable
--Outdrives both move very easily once disconnected from PS actuator.
--Small pinhole in the HP hose leading to PS actuator that only sometimes sprays if I bend it(in process of replacing hose)
--System is bled, pump works great.
--The steering tube assembly looks like it has broken off from the threads. It was just riding on the steering cable when I took it off. (part 20 with the red arrow)
Questions:
1) Can I replace the whole thing with a newer style. See below. Will it "plug+play" with the hose connections and physical connections?
2) Will mine work with a broken tube? If not, is part that the tube connects to (part #17 above,) threaded or does the tube just sit in there? I'm worried about how hard it will be to get out the threaded tube if it screws into part 17.
3) How do I disconnect the steering cable from the valve assembly. I try turning the nut on the steering cable, but the steering cable turns with it...is this normal? I don't want to kink or break the cable.
4) Anybody have a new style (if it is plug+play) or old style steering actuator + ram they want to sell, or a steering tube that works for sale?
New Style:
