Mercruiser 140hp steering

[walleyewonder]

Hi, I am having a problem while my tilt is up the steering is extremely tight.
But its fine while all the way down, any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[QC]

Re: Mercruiser 140hp steering

How high? Have you played with your trim tab? Is it hitting anything?

 

[walleyewonder]

Re: Mercruiser 140hp steering

I dont think its hitting anything, it turns both ways but is very tight at almost all levels of trim except all the way down. Also my quage for the trim is not reading correctly, could this be caused by low hydrolic fluid and be related?

 

[QC]

Re: Mercruiser 140hp steering

Underway? On the trailer too?

 

[rlambert]

Re: Mercruiser 140hp steering

I've done a decent amount of work on my 1986 140 mercruiser. I have a feeling it might be the U joint. Does it make noise when turned to the side while running. If it does it might be u-joint.

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Mercruiser 140hp steering

Hi, I am having a problem while my tilt is up the steering is extremely tight.
But its fine while all the way down, any suggestions?

Thanks

I'm guessing you do not have power steering.

Is it "hard" when you lower the tilt just a little? I.E. you run it up to the "top" of the tilt. Lower it "just" off "all the way up" and try it.

It's possible that just you have it in a "bind" all the way up.

 

[QC]

Re: Mercruiser 140hp steering

is very tight at almost all levels of trim except all the way down.

From the OP a few posts back . . .

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Mercruiser 140hp steering

I hate when I don't read a post carefully! It's almost as bad as replying to a 3 year old post!

 

[walleyewonder]

Re: Mercruiser 140hp steering

Well i have found a mechanic nearby and im getting it checked i will post the cause and solution. It did get a little easier almost all the way down but still tight..