hard to turn

[atrok3]

Im not sure I should post this here but didnt see anyplace for this ?. Any how I have a 1985 check mate 140 hp johnson (that I almost have running perfect) took it out just to run under pressure and it was very very hard to turn. Is this normal?
Im new to boating so I dont know. It just doesnt seem right. Thank U

 

[Ciera2450]

Re: hard to turn

Is it hard to turn when on the trailer?

 

[riptorn]

Re: hard to turn

When is the last time you used a grease gun on her?

 

[PrinceValium]

Re: hard to turn

X2

It does help to grease the shaft for your steering cable and on some boats the helm can be lubed up a little as well. If you lube the shaft behind your outboard etc. and it is still hard to turn look at the helm behind the steering wheel and there is a tension adjustment on some helms as well. There is no way to lubricate the cable that I am aware of...unless someone else has an idea for that.

When I had my Mercury 150 I did all the above and it was still hard to turn...so I had the whole steering cable replaced (as well as the helm for my boat because it was shot) After replacing it I could steer with one finger where like you..mine was very hard to steer.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

 

[riptorn]

Re: hard to turn

Ya, you can disconnect from the outboard motor to see if the cable is stiff.