hard steering 79 Johnson 115

6052dt

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I have a 1979 Johnson 115 which is very hard to steer under power, its fine when going slow. I've had this boat 1 year, the seller told me he had just replaced the cable. It is a rack and pinon Teleflex. What can I do before I take to a shop and unload my wallet?<br /><br />Thx DT
 
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Re: hard steering 79 Johnson 115

6052,<br /><br />I'm assuming it's harder to turn in one direction than the other?<br /><br />If so, do this.<br /><br />1. Look just above the prop. You will see a fin hanging down. That is the trim tab.<br /><br />2. Loosen the recessed bolt on the middle of the plate that the tab protrudes from.<br /><br />3. Turn the rear of the tab in the direction of the steering pull. For instance, if its hard to turn to the left-move the rear of the tab right.<br /><br />Only move it slightly (about 1/4"), the first time. You will have to play with this to get it just right. You should be able to obtain nuetral steering.
 

6052dt

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Re: hard steering 79 Johnson 115

Djohn, I checked that out, there is a numbered indicator to set trim? it's on # 2 now.I will adjust and see if that fixes it, thanks bro.
 
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