I have a 1986 25 foot Bayliner
I have a 1986 25 foot Bayliner with a VP 305 eng and VP 280 out drive. When I am going 5-10 MPH the boat wont stay in a line. It steers from side to side on its own and when you trun the wheel you can feel some roughness. I was looking at the out drive and it seems to have some play in what looks like a bushing at the top of the steering fork. From what i see in the diagrams I should replace the vring and bushing. Is there anything esle I should be looking at and how much trouble is this to replace? Has anyone got advice on this before I take it apart?
Thank you in advance for time and help.
I have a 1986 25 foot Bayliner with a VP 305 eng and VP 280 out drive. When I am going 5-10 MPH the boat wont stay in a line. It steers from side to side on its own and when you trun the wheel you can feel some roughness. I was looking at the out drive and it seems to have some play in what looks like a bushing at the top of the steering fork. From what i see in the diagrams I should replace the vring and bushing. Is there anything esle I should be looking at and how much trouble is this to replace? Has anyone got advice on this before I take it apart?
Thank you in advance for time and help.