Steering issues.

[Oldshakey2]

I have a 1997 bayliner trophy 1703 with a 1989 force 125 (Us Marine). I just replaced the teleflex cable and the outboard is still hard to turn. I have no kinks in the cable. It turns easier once past straight. But to return to straight is a chore.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,..... Does the motor swivel easily when the cable is unhooked from it,..??

Does the swivel tube have grease fittin's on it,..??

Did ya grease 'em,..??

 

[Scott Danforth]

^+1.....what he said

 

[Oldshakey2]

Yes. It appears to be the motor that is taught. Super smooth with the tiller arm disconnected. I routinely grease everything once a month when I check the grease in my trailer Berrings. Since it's a new cable I put a solid coat of water disbursing lithium on the new cable. And keep the outboard and all the electronic components with a good coat of boeshiled.

 

[alldodge]

Cable is free but motor is tight, your going to need to remove the motor if it does not have a grease fitting, which I don't think it does. The pivot pin needs greased and your probably need to take it apart to get at it. Suggest asking the question in the Chrysler/Force section to see if those guys have an easier way to do it