Small knob at bottom of helm, Teleflex Steering - What is it?

[Mscanon99]

Hi All,

I have been reconditioning an older 1994 Sunbird for about a month now...almost ready for the water...shooting for Fathers Day!

I have a question about a knob that is under the steering column, it just tightens, does not seem to do anything, anyone know what it is for? The helm is stamped with the brand name Teleflex.

Thanks....MS

 

[Bondo]

Re: Small knob at bottom of helm, Teleflex Steering - What is it?

Ayuh,...

It should be a Tensioner,... It makes it Easier, or Harder to turn the wheel...

 

[xxxflhrci]

Re: Small knob at bottom of helm, Teleflex Steering - What is it?

My boat has that same knob. I assumed it was a tensioner. However, I have turned it this way and that way and never really saw it do anything.

 

[Mark42]

Re: Small knob at bottom of helm, Teleflex Steering - What is it?

My boat has that same knob. I assumed it was a tensioner. However, I have turned it this way and that way and never really saw it do anything.

Yep. BUT it tightenes the steering on someone elses boat. Never touch it unless another boater asks you to....

 

[bhammer]

Re: Small knob at bottom of helm, Teleflex Steering - What is it?

Yep. BUT it tightenes the steering on someone elses boat. Never touch it unless another boater asks you to....

Darn, all that troublshooting and it was one of you messing with the knob on your boat. Loosen it up for me please...

Wait a sec, I have PS.