I have a 1990 Regal with a 4.3
I have a 1990 Regal with a 4.3 Merc engine. My problem is the square opening in the Gimbal Housing for the steering shaft has worn out and I am loosing steering control. I know that the correct fix is to replace the housing but that is a big ticket repair. I am trading in the boat in a few months and I want to just get through the rest of the season. Does anyone know of an inexpensive way to fix this. Some mechanics have told me that a piece of plastic or hard rubber can be pushed in behind the square shaft and slot to take up the gap. These are usually glued into the slot with 5200.
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I have a 1990 Regal with a 4.3 Merc engine. My problem is the square opening in the Gimbal Housing for the steering shaft has worn out and I am loosing steering control. I know that the correct fix is to replace the housing but that is a big ticket repair. I am trading in the boat in a few months and I want to just get through the rest of the season. Does anyone know of an inexpensive way to fix this. Some mechanics have told me that a piece of plastic or hard rubber can be pushed in behind the square shaft and slot to take up the gap. These are usually glued into the slot with 5200.
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.