Re: to SpamPuntney
With the nuts off, what happens when you turn the wheel? If the cable moves, but the engine doesn't turn, then the rod that goes through the tilt-tube is what is frozen. If you are able to bang on it with a hammer, than try that. I just had the same problem. I didn't have enough clearance to use the hammer though. Instead, I heated the tilt-tube with a propane torch for about five minutes, observing old grease running out of the tube. Then, by pulling on the wheel, I was finally able to free it up. Your steering box is broken....maybe you could try heating the tube, then hitting the rod with a hammer. When heating, be sure not to set anything on fire!!!! Keep an eye on the transom behind where your flame is pointed. Also, of course, disconnect and move your fuel lines.
