120 HP Force wont budge

[usmc_hemb]

I bought a 95 bayliner that has a 120 hp force outboard on the back. I dont think it has been ran for a few year. Im having problems getting the engine to steer freely. I took of the steering cable to see if that is the problem. Even after that the engine still wouldnt move. I was wondering what else could be keeping it from moving at all.

 

[maxum247]

Re: 120 HP Force wont budge

Did the cable move freely when you had it loose?
Did you grease the steering fitting at the motor with a grease gun?

It's possible that the cable was replaced at some point with a cable that is to short and the bend radius is less than 8 inches where ever the cable makes a turn, if this is the case it will turn hard. Try and reroute the cable with graduial bends if you feel this is a possibility.