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07-07-2009, 07:48 PM | #1 |
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Power Steering
Over the past year my steering has become much more difficult and it's more difficult when it is colder. I have a 94 4.3 Mercruser Alpha I. The power steering fluid is full and the belt is tight. Would I need to replace the power steering unit or the rack & pinion? What should I check?
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07-07-2009, 08:53 PM | #2 |
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There is a filter in the power steering pump that needs tho be changed periodicly, per your owners manual. However, if my memory serves me, there is a cable that goes to a slave hydrolic cylinder, that may be in need of replacement. Some cables have a grease fitting and if it hasn't been serviced the cable should be replaced.
I would recommend that you find the problem now, as opposed to finding out after a collision from not being able to steer the boat. Hope this helps.
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07-07-2009, 10:39 PM | #3 |
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The cables may need lubrication. Who does your layup and spring launch?
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07-08-2009, 11:44 AM | #4 |
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check/lubricate the steering cable. if it really stiff, just replace it. not worth the time trying to lubricate it then drive and lube some more. start fresh with a new cable in the older boat and it will good as new
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