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    Stringer 800 wont move left or right

    Re: Stringer 800 wont move left or right Sorry to hear about your trouble. I had my Stringer power steering gearbox freeze up last Fall. I bought a used one on eBay, then took it apart and cleaned all of the gears and reassembled and greased it good. Also, I muggywelded the connecting joint at...
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    What to look for when inspecting a used Stringer 800 outdrive

    Just wondering if anyone has a checklist or some suggestions of what to look for and how to inspect a used Stringer 800 outdrive found on craigslist?
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    Can this Intermediate Housing be Saved?"

    What is my worst nightmare?
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    Stringer 800 Steering stuck to Starboard

    Re: Stringer 800 Steering stuck to Starboard Thanks Howard. I think I'm coming to the realization that I have a lot of work to do. The drive apparently sat in salt water for a while before I got the boat. Here is what it looks like underneath The ESA was disconnected when the distributor was...
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    Stringer 800 Steering stuck to Starboard

    Re: Stringer 800 Steering stuck to Starboard The previous photo of the hub/tiller assembly was from when I first got the boat last Spring. The attached is what it looks like now after it got stuck. The Model of the engine is 574SPHRCOM (1985). The part number appears to be 0983400 for the...
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    Stringer 800 Steering stuck to Starboard

    Re: Stringer 800 Steering stuck to Starboard Does this photo indicate that the drive + IH has to come out? To open that cover?
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    Stringer 800 Steering stuck to Starboard

    Hi Folks, I made the mistake of buying an old boat last spring without researching this forum first. You guys have helped me tremendously so far without knowing it. Too much to list. Thanks! It is a 1985 Wellcraft 260 Aftcabin. It is powered by a Chevy 5.7l with a stringer 800. It has a power...
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