Volvo Penta Steering Stiff

[Scott Danforth]

The release is not based on speed or force of the turn. I can apply a small amount of pressure to the turn and it still hangs up for a similar amount of time and effect. Then it breaks and the oil moves freely and hydraulics function fine.

maybe start your own thread vs hijacking

suggest a new helm and cable.

 

[chasxjs]

I do not consider it a case of hijacking my thread. He is having the exact problem that I started this thread for. BTW the new helm and cable were a waste of money in my case. I still have the same problem and welcome any solutions.

 

[chasxjs]

I recently bought a 2002 Glasstron has a 5.0 motor and a Volvo penta drive. I have a similar issue with my steering. Happens at any speed when you apply pressure to turn the steering is hard. when the pressure has been applied long enough then the power steering kicks in and is fine for the rest of the turn. Then you start the process again on the next turn.

The issue feels like a delayed power steering. Not a bad cable or play in the cable system. feels like you are loading the power steering hydraulics and then for what ever reason the system releases and then functions for the rest of the turn smooth.

I would like to know if you found a solution as I am starting the trouble shooting process.

Welcome to the thread. I hope we are both able to resolve this issue. So far I am still dealing with the issue. I have replaced the cable and helm as recommended with little if any effect. Please let me know if you find any more info on a solution!

 

[TRid]

Welcome to the thread. I hope we are both able to resolve this issue. So far I am still dealing with the issue. I have replaced the cable and helm as recommended with little if any effect. Please let me know if you find any more info on a solution!

I’m no boat mechanic but after talking to my vehicle mechanic he suggested a few things to check and referenced a vehicles power steering system. Once I have some time I will check into it. I will post here once I have tried a few things. Maybe between the two of us we can nail it down and save the other some of the headache. Look for something from me by the end of the week.

 

[Grub54891]

Well I had a ford truck that would “black out” while turning, got hard to steer. New ps pump cured it.