Power Steering

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ILOVEBEER

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Hey guys, newbie here. I have a 1998 Sea Ray 190 with a 4.3L EFI Merc. My question is: mounted to the front of the engine is what looks like a GM power steering pump, however, whether the engine is running or not, the steering forces are the same. Is there fluid in it you ask? Yes, and I can't find any leaks. So if this isn't a steering pump, what the hell is it?<br /><br />Confused.
 
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Re: Power Steering

Probably the Cable that runs between the Helm,+ the P/S unit.........<br /><br />To Make Sure,...... Disconnect the Cable at the Drive end,.. where it hooks to the P/S unit....<br />Then,... Either the Steering Wheel,..... Or the Drive should Move Freely,....<br />Whichever Doesn't,.....Is the Issue.........<br /><br />The Cable's Not serviceable,+ Will need to be Replaced.......<br />The price of a Complete Helm,+ Cable makes it Not Worth changing Just the Cable.......<br /><br />The Cable Length is Usually printed On the cable,... Within a few feet of the Tiller-End of the Cable...On the Outer Housing.....<br /><br />Then order the right length cable with a Helm that matches the 1 there Now........<br /><br /><br /> :) Good Luck,+ Welcome to the forums here at iboats............... ;)
 
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