Stiff Steering - Even After New Mechanism Installed

[Splash]

every inch that i raise the front, the motor just drops further as the skeg moves out from the chocks.

i may have to go the hoist route with 4 stands, but where to attach the lifting point?

if flywheel, how?

splash?

[Splash]

I am making a lifting lug for this outboard and need to know the exact spacing dimension of the 3 threaded holes on top of the flywheel to make this happen.

Yes, I can easily remove FW and create a template, but it will cost me another $150 to get it torqued back up by the boat dealer. I don't want to go down this path.

I measure 60mm center to center spacing, but accuracy is not guaranteed.

I also measure 35mm from crankshaft center to center of the 3 threaded holes, but again I cannot guarantee accuracy.

Anyone have a catalogued dimension of these holes to validate my measurements for this motor??

SPlash

[Aussie123]

Cant you get 3 bolts that fit and weld some chain onto each bolt head so you can hook them up to a shackle or something.

[Splash]

yeah - I am gettign something fabbed up tomorrow morning.

I will make a 90 x 90 x 15 flat bar block with 3 holes to match the 3 holes in the flywheel.

I will then weld or make a threaded hole in center of this block to mount/screw in a threaded eye lug.

The bolts will pass through top of this block and into the flywheel.

I will then pull up motor via the lug.

I am hoping this idea will work....

I will also be collectign the engine hoist tomorrow morning..



SPlash

[Splash]

Success -

I managed to fit the new tube, but have not connected up steering yet, as I have a query regarding the lock nuts at either end of the tube.

There is not enough thread on the tube to fit Items 92 and 44 - as per assy shown

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/BR...ION/parts.html

I do not know if there is a mistake on the assy or I am missing something???

Any thoughts?

SPlash

[Fed]

The BRP website shows #92 as a recommended wiper nut, I think it's either one or the other Splash. (#44 or #92)
I just checked my motor and it appears to only have one domed nut, it looks sort of like a nylock nut.
How many nuts did you take off?

[Splash]

on this port side - there were no nuts to take off form the outset.

I do not know what happened to them, but this is why the tube somehow found itself only half installed after receiving it form the transporters 1 year ago..??

SPlash

[Fed]

Ah that's right the truckies ripped your nuts off OUCH!

So did the parts place send you a new pair? A #44 & #92?
Does it look like you should be only using one of them?

Have you bought that genuine manual yet to find out the procedure for torquing & backing off your nuts?

[Splash]

hi fed, and all.

just wanted to say thank you for your assistance with this one.

Finally, fixed the nut issue and re-installed the steering, now much smoother.

It has been a big effort!

Splash

[Splash]

Now, with everything back together, a flat spot exists in the steering at the start of any time I start to turn the wheel, for about 20-30 degrees rotation.

I have to turn the wheel without any resistance this amount of rotation before I feel any resistance and then begin to turn the motor with the wheel.

I want to get rid of this delay/lag in steering.

THoughts?


Splash

[Spaniard_King]

you havent done the nut up tight on the steering tube.

[Splash]

Both nuts are pretty tight on both sides.

which nut ar eu referring to?

[Fed]

20-30 degrees is a lot Splash, I thought you put a new cable & helm in?
Check your manual to get the right tension & back off for the tilt tube.
Make sure the outer sheath of the steering cable is secured at both ends especially the helm.
Have you got NFB steering?

[Spaniard_King]

Both nuts are pretty tight on both sides.

which nut ar eu referring to?

The nut which attaches the cable to the tilt tube

[Splash]

thanks guys - i am pretty sure all nuts are tightened, and will check when it gets lighter this AM.

Yes - new cable and helm installed.

How to ensure outer sheath of steering cable is secured at both ends, especially the helm?

I will have a look at a manual to understand how to get the right tension & back off for the tilt tube....

Splash