steering lockup how to prevent

steering lockup; how to prevent

I have a 115hp Evinrude on a 17' cc.

Because my boat sits around for periods during the offseason, it seems like everytime I get in it the steering is stuck tight.

OK. I know one preventative is to go out regularly and run the wheel from lock to lock. Noted and will do.

What else can I do to help prevent it taking a "set", and locking up?

Jul 10
2006

It's trying to tell you it is rusting up. If it is just the tube in the motor you can clean it out but if it is the cable you pretty much have to buy a new one.

gfretwell

Jul 11

There is/was a company selling a nut with grease fitting for the steering tube. greaseing this point pushes water out of the tube . I've installed a grease fitting for my mercruiser I/O and I use the outdrive grease (plastic and rubber safe) mixed with graphite. The graphite reduces the viscosity of the grease and makes steering easier when cold. Drill a hole and tap it out then clean all metal particles. Screw the grease fitting in and grease.

Jeff

Jul 11

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