Jerryjerry05
Outstanding Contributor
Most people use regular marine grease to lube the steering.
After a while it dries out and you get a stuck cable.
I use any kind of oil.
Even trans fluid works.
Clean the cable, extend it all the way and get all the gunk out.'
Clean the tube with a tube brush. Northern Tool has/had a good selection.
Then coat the cable with oil and reinstall.
Then as you use the boat, a can of WD or any spray lube will keep it free.
The same goes or the kingpin, Marine grease sets up and your fighting a hard turning motor.
I use a thin white lithium grease. I grease about every 3rd trip.
I had to add extra grease fittings because the previous owner didn't grease anything.
After a while it dries out and you get a stuck cable.
I use any kind of oil.
Even trans fluid works.
Clean the cable, extend it all the way and get all the gunk out.'
Clean the tube with a tube brush. Northern Tool has/had a good selection.
Then coat the cable with oil and reinstall.
Then as you use the boat, a can of WD or any spray lube will keep it free.
The same goes or the kingpin, Marine grease sets up and your fighting a hard turning motor.
I use a thin white lithium grease. I grease about every 3rd trip.
I had to add extra grease fittings because the previous owner didn't grease anything.