Help removing steering wheel on rack and pinion setup

[Bustedknuckle84]

I was trying to remove the nut in the picture below, however; the bolt got just keeps spining. i need to get to the other side of the steering wheel. How do i remove the steering wheel on the boat in the signature.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Help removing steering wheel on rack and pinion setup

pull the center cap of the steering wheel. Remove the center nut (3/4) and pull the wheel. Now remove the trim bezel covering the helm --probably plastic with two phillips head screws sunk into it. Now you can access the mounting bolts--usually 1/2 inch heads and nuts.

 

[Bustedknuckle84]

Re: Help removing steering wheel on rack and pinion setup

ok thanks Frank, that center piece was a pain when i was trying to remove it. Any tips on removing the center piece. I seen a little tiny flat head screw, unscrewed and try to pry the center cap out but still no luck.

#2- hey if you could take another look at the picture, i hooked the negative cable from my fishfinder to a bolt the top of that steering rack. Trying to eliminate engine noise showing up on fish finder. Think that ground will work good?or forsee any issues? The unit did turn on.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Help removing steering wheel on rack and pinion setup

Trying to eliminate engine noise showing up on fish finder. Think that ground will work good?or forsee any issues?

Ayuh,... For noise, ya oughta ground Directly to the battery, not through the riggin'....

Run a direct wire to the dash area, 'n end it with a buss bar...

 

[Bustedknuckle84]

Re: Help removing steering wheel on rack and pinion setup

arrr ok thats cool ill get the noise filter. thanks!!