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Jeff Evert
Member
Username: jeff_evert
Post Number: 4
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Friday, June 06, 2008 - 02:33 pm: | 
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I've got an 1988 johnson 88 horse that is extremely difficult to steer any time, ether direction, in or out of the water. I've cleaned and lubed the push pull bars and that didn't seem to help. Could the push pull bars be worn out? How can I tell? |
IBNFISHN
Advanced Member
Username: ibnfshn
Post Number: 313
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 06, 2008 - 09:07 pm: |
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Disconnect the steering from the motor. Manually push the motor back amd forth. If it moves easily then you know the problem is in the cables which will have to be replaced. If the motor is still tight there are a couple grease fittings that might help. |
Jeff Evert
Member
Username: jeff_evert
Post Number: 5
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, June 07, 2008 - 02:20 pm: |
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Thanks IBNFISHN, I did what you suggested and the motor turns freely and the steering is almost as difficult to turn without the motor connected. The connector going into the end of push / pull bar looks like a hydraulic hose if thats the case any suggestions for my next move?? |
Dcramer
Member
Username: dcramer
Post Number: 26
Registered: 05-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, June 08, 2008 - 04:23 pm: |
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That's a classic worn out steering cable. You'll need to measure the cable and determine if it's a rack or rotary. a rack will have a long skinny piece of metal under the dash behind the steering wheel. A rotary setup will have an oblong circular thing behind the dash. Andrew carries cables on this site. Here is an example of a rotary 18' cable http://www.marineengine.com/products/accessory.php?in=3464844
Dan |
Jeff Evert
Member
Username: jeff_evert
Post Number: 6
Registered: 06-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 01:32 pm: |
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Thanks Dcramer, I've identified what cable I need and have it on order. Appreciate the help!! |
