This is a great board...lots o
This is a great board...lots of good people and useful information. I am a new member / boat owner and I have a 2002 Capri Cuddy 3.0 Merc with an Alpha 1 Gen II with manual steering. I disconnected the cable from the drive and the steering wheel turns very easy. Moving the stern drive from side to side requires a solid shove in either direction. I don't see and lube points on the Gimbal bushings so I am looking for any ideas on loosening up the steering. Am I stuck with replacing the bushings? There is only a bit over 100 hours on the boat so I'd be surprised if they are worn out. And if I need to replace them what's involved.
Thanks for any help...Ian
This is a great board...lots of good people and useful information. I am a new member / boat owner and I have a 2002 Capri Cuddy 3.0 Merc with an Alpha 1 Gen II with manual steering. I disconnected the cable from the drive and the steering wheel turns very easy. Moving the stern drive from side to side requires a solid shove in either direction. I don't see and lube points on the Gimbal bushings so I am looking for any ideas on loosening up the steering. Am I stuck with replacing the bushings? There is only a bit over 100 hours on the boat so I'd be surprised if they are worn out. And if I need to replace them what's involved.
Thanks for any help...Ian