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Steering ???????????????? help please
#8975257
05/27/13 02:42 PM
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LEFTOUT
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I have a 1991 Nitro with a 150 Evinrude the steering is very stiff. I have greased the turning rods with not much if any improvement. Now at high speeds it pulls to the right and turns fairly easily right bu it's gorilla steering to the left and I have to hold it to keep it from pulling right. Any ideas.
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Re: Steering ???????????????? help please
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#8975416
05/27/13 03:46 PM
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Classic Fiberglass
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Get new steering cables... very typical of old cables
Chris 940-458-0164 Chris@classic-fiberglass.com
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Re: Steering ???????????????? help please
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05/27/13 05:03 PM
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hopalong
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Get new steering cables... very typical of old cables 
" Hop, set the hook"! hopalong 99,999 TexDawg 99,999 FJB! not my president by a long shot!
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Re: Steering ???????????????? help please
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#8975587
05/27/13 05:06 PM
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hopalong
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or pull the insides and clean the sleeves out, you probably have gunk built up in them and they are binding on it. if you take this route, pull the cables, get some liquid wd40 (in a pour can) and with a funnel pour some in the sleeves, let it sit overnight or longer, drain into a bucket then blow out with air, repeat then reassemble. it is usually easier to just replace the cables.
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Re: Steering ???????????????? help please
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05/28/13 12:28 AM
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Kris_tx
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New cables or go hydraulic
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Re: Steering ???????????????? help please
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#8977786
05/28/13 02:18 PM
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BigCrank+1
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What insides are you talking bout. Im having same problems
Hooksets are free! Certified bent pole hunter!
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Re: Steering ???????????????? help please
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#8978157
05/28/13 04:07 PM
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cowboy48
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Try adjusting torque tab first--especially if it is pulling right. Check owners manual, but think the torque tab would have to be turned clockwise (in the direction of the pulling) to correct a right pull. Good luck!
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Re: Steering ???????????????? help please
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06/04/13 03:23 AM
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wormy1
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New cables Mine did that on both old Rangers I used to have got new cables fixed problem.
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Re: Steering ???????????????? help please
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06/04/13 01:33 PM
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Samarai
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if the system is old might as well just change the whole assembly and not just the cable. NFB system runs around 180 and might take 1-2 hours to change depending on how tight the turn is at the motor end. I did this a month ago and luckily didnt have to remove the motor to run the cable. Hardest thing about the task is taking off steering wheel.
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