Steering alignment

[LuckyPenny]

I have noticed after replacing my engine that the lower unit turns more to starboard than to port. How can ajust this? I do not remember doing too much to the steering controls other than disconnect the control arm, and it was reattached exactly as I removed it (a single bolt)

 

[Don S]

Re: Steering alignment

Originally posted by Luckypenny:<br /> I have noticed after replacing my engine that the lower unit turns more to starboard than to port. How can ajust this? I do not remember doing too much to the steering controls other than disconnect the control arm, and it was reattached exactly as I removed it (a single bolt)

<br /><br />With all my abilities, I should be able to figure out if he has a Mercruiser, OMC, Volvo, Yamaha or what ever else is out there. <br />Surly this thing can tell me if it's hydraulic or cable steering and if hydraulic if it is a balanced cylinder or not.<br />Maybe even what model and year the thing is.<br /><br />Hmmmmmmmm, I think I'm getting something here. Canoe????, Nah, that can't be. Stupid ball, just never works any more.............

 

[Richard Petersen]

Re: Steering alignment

Thanks for the laughter, Don.

 

[LuckyPenny]

Re: Steering alignment

it is a mercruiser. it is a cable with power steering.

 

[Don S]

Re: Steering alignment

Alpha, Bravo, Year ????? Engine?<br /><br />Why is it always so hard to get information out of some of you guys. Is it some top secret or something?

 

[LuckyPenny]

Re: Steering alignment

it is a 1977 mercruiser 5.7L (250HP) with an Alfa

 

[Don S]

Re: Steering alignment

My guess is you have an 898 engine and drive. (It was not called an Alpha in 77, it's an 898 if it's still the original drive.)<br />Anyway, mounted on the inner transom shield is an aluminum tube that the steering cable attaches to. It's probably adjusted to far one way or the other. loosen the 2 big jam nuts on the tube and adjust it till the steering is equal both directions.