Cleaning Steering Tube

[bud659]

I have a 91 Yamaha 70hp and looking for a tool that can clean the inside of the steering tube. I have heard people using shotgun brushes but that sounds very abrasive to me. I was looking for something that is long enough to sand the inside of the tube.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Cleaning Steering Tube

You can go to any marine dealer and buy a steering tube cleaning brush.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Cleaning Steering Tube

i've even use a old brake cylinder hone, in an electric drill. with and extention.

 

[bud659]

Re: Cleaning Steering Tube

You can go to any marine dealer and buy a steering tube cleaning brush.

How abrasive are these? I only need to lightly scuff the inside of the steering tube to clean it.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Cleaning Steering Tube

you need something stiff enough to get the crud off the aluminum tube. it's not like it is the cylinder wall of the engine.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Cleaning Steering Tube

The steering tube brush is a cylindrical wire brush designed to remove the cacked up grease and salt. It will not damage the wall of the tube.