Steering Issue - Force 90hp - Capri 1750

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NoSeaLegs

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I just recently purchased a 91' Capri 1750 with a Force 90hp. Boat is tight, motor runs great but steering is very stiff. I disconnected the *trailing arm*? / *drag link*? from the motor. The motor moves very easily and freely so I know its not the king pin binding. Steering rack up front? Cable? Fairly new to boating but not new to wrenching. Help Please! Thanks to all.
 
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Welcome aboard.

With the steering link disconnected, was the steering still stiff?

The motor swivel is eliminated with the link disconnected. Gonna move this to the Steering & Controls section since it's a steering issue. A better chance for the right answers.
 
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Steering cable issues. Could be it just needs to be lubricated inside of the motor tube itself...or it may be time for a new cable.
 
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Ordered a new cable with rack & pinion. Everything looks straight forward except what's at the end of the cable and how it attaches to the steering link?
 
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GA_Boater said:
Probably the cable. Given the cost of steering cables, for a few bucks more you can get a complete new system. Then everything is new and will work better for a long time.

Either the Uflex or SeaStar, the top two will work for about 150-170 bucks. http://www.iboats.com/Complete-Boat-...view_id.246967

A new cable alone is only 20-30 bucks less than a complete new R&P system. http://www.iboats.com/Uflex-Universa...view_id.367643
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Replaced the cable (including new rack). Everything works great now.
Thanks for all the input.
 
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There ya go. Now you're a crackerjack boat steering ace. :D Glad it all worked out and we're happy to help, NoSeaLegs. Thanks for letting us know it all worked out.

Now work on getting some sea legs. :)
 
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