140evinrude prob

[green-horn]

i have tried every thing from heat to having a buddy help move it wile i pump grease into it but it only sqeezes out the bottom of the pivot shaft or main steering bracket does any one have any ideas?

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: 140evinrude prob

Grease fitting does not lube the steering tube as far as I know. Penetrating oil and time to begin with. Multiple applications and do not be in a hurry. Massage gently in both directions. Get a little movement and you have almost won. You have to dissolve the hardened grease first.
There are a few other options but this is where to begin.
My 2 cents only though.

 

[green-horn]

Re: 140evinrude prob

i took the steering tube off and its fine the motor is stiff and ive been soaking it at the top of the pivot point with marvle and its not getting any better theres only one grease fitting

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: 140evinrude prob

i took the steering tube off and its fine the motor is stiff and ive been soaking it at the top of the pivot point with marvle and its not getting any better theres only one grease fitting

Then pump some penetrating oil in there instead of grease. Time and dedication are the biggest factors here.

 

[green-horn]

Re: 140evinrude prob

is it posible to take the motor off and clean the area inside?

 

[green-horn]

Re: 140evinrude prob

i tried penetrating oil for all most a week now and its not getting any better does any1 have an idea what i can do??????

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: 140evinrude prob

i tried penetrating oil for all most a week now and its not getting any better does any1 have an idea what i can do??????

Does it have any movement at all ???

 

[green-horn]

Re: 140evinrude prob

yes but it takes some mussel and its really stiff and gets stuck

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: 140evinrude prob

yes but it takes some mussel and its really stiff and gets stuck

Apply the lube, let it penetrate, move it a little each way. Apply the lube, let it penetrate, move it a little each way. Repeat over and over. Frustrating but unless there is a different issue going on you will get there eventually.
Good Luck and keep working it.

 

[green-horn]

Re: 140evinrude prob

does it matter what pasition the motor is in up or down?

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: 140evinrude prob

does it matter what pasition the motor is in up or down?

Try them all.