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David Wakefield

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Is there a power steering kit

Is there a power steering kit available for a 270 drive?
 
"As far as I know, power steer

"As far as I know, power steering kits are available for certain engines. Then, once you install one, you adapt it to your particular drive and steering system. For older models (AQs), it may involve a fair deal of customization, as most of them were not originally designed for power steering.

What size of boat and engine are you talking about anyway? I have a hydraulic (not power) steering installed in my 22' boat. I find it far superior to cable steering, and frankly speaking I don't feel the need for power steering."
 
"I have an 18' Campion Boa

"I have an 18' Campion Boat with an AQ120B engine. Steers too stiff for my wife to operate comfortably. Hydraulic steering would be fine. Is www.seastarsteering.com the best option to find a hydraulic kit?"
 
"David, I have installed a Wag

"David, I have installed a Wagner system and I am very satisfied with it. Here is some literature:

http://www.wagnersteering.com/downloads.htm

Also, your problem could be as simple as a stiff steering cable or a seized needle bearing in the outdrive (part 12 in the link)

http://www.volvopentastore.com/INTERMEDIATE_HOUSING_AQ270/dm/cart_id.497973580-- category_id.333012--list_time.1217516922--session_id.640876763--store_id.366--vi ew_id.325912

If the cable is stiff, just replace it, they are not terribly expensive. Don't waste your time trying to free it or lubricate it, as you will be disappointed with the results. And if the problem is the bearing in the outdrive, many times (not always, though) a few shots of grease through the zirk fitting (part 1) will do the trick.

To find out where the problem is, just disconnect the cable from the outdrive tiller and try to steer from the wheel, then try to move the tiller with your hand. That will tell you which part needs attention."
 
"I have a volvo penta 4.3 lite

"I have a volvo penta 4.3 liter sx outdrive, the boat began hard steering especially to the right, I replaced the power steering pump, problem remained, then replaced the power assist, steering is slightly easier but very hard to turn right when full power added to boat. This gets easier as you reach plane " seems like a torque problem" Can you help?

I checked the cable from steering to power assist, steering can be turned with one finger any direction when unhooked from power assist. The lower unit can be moved right to left with one hand when power assist is disengaged."
 
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