120 force steering problem

[scubakidz]

hello all, I have a 1990 force engine (120hp) i disconnected the steering cable and the motor is hard to turn by hand, i put the grease gun on the nipple (opps can i write that)any way i pump it with the gun and it gets really hard then it pops the nipple out, there seems to be to much pressureso the grease wont go in,, i did stick a small piece of wire in and the wire hits somethingin there anyone firmilier with this problem thanks in advance

 

[12Footer]

Re: 120 force steering problem

The fitting isn't taking grease. This can be removed,and a new one inserted. But the problem may be deeper than that. It may require WD40 or Liquid Wrench to penetrate into the area. Once it takes the penetrant,it should take the grease.

 

[hunter]

Re: 120 force steering problem

If it's anything like my '88 125 force I had the same problem. You said "nipple" one. Mine also had one , with a depression on the upper third of the steering pin housing. No grease gets to the top. If you also have that missing nipple drill a 13/64 hole in the center and put in some liquid wrench, then put in a threaded nipple. I found a 6 mm at the auto parts store. Also try lightly heating housing with a propane torch to loosen old hardend grease. Replace the original nipple with a threaded one that fits. Original was probably a tap in type. Good luck.

 

[scubakidz]

Re: 120 force steering problem

Thanks 12 footer and hunter, I had a chance to go back and play, I replaced the nipple and she still isnt any grease getting in so a sprayed tons of pb blaster in the hole were the nipple is also around both pivits, hunter i will probably try your idea over weekend thanks for both you ideas,,,, by the way is there supposed to be something about 1/4'' behind the greace fitting?