Turns to port when trolling

[TheJohnsonTrolls]

I have a 1974 Johnson Sea-horse 25hp that turns to portside when I take my hand of the tiller. Why is this and how can I fix it?

 

[dew2]

Re: Turns to port when trolling

There's a tension screw on the??? Well I believe it tightens the pilot shaft Look on the leg just below the motor you'll see a screw with a spring under it some where.It tightens the rotation of the motor,tighten it and it wont pull from centrifical force.

 

[TheJohnsonTrolls]

Re: Turns to port when trolling

Yep. I know the screw your talking about. I will try to adjust it next time I am out on the water. THANK YOU!