Steering

[howdy]

I have an 85 Searay mercruiser

I have an 85 Searay mercruiser 350 with Alpha one outdrive. Steering is frozen. Cannont turn outdrive by hand. Does have power steering. Pump is good. Have checked all hoses and connections. PLEASE HELP}}

 

[Bt Doctur]

"either the U joints are ruste

"either the U joints are rusted solid or the steering cable is frozen in the guide tube.
pull the drive first, next try heating the guide tube to free it, then remove the cable from the guide tube and clean the inside using a 12Ga shotgun cleaning brush"

 

[bondo]

"[b]"Have checked all hose

""Have checked all hoses and connections."

Ayuh,...

Now you've got to start Disconnecting the components of the system to find out exactly What is frozen...."