steering problems

[justapatriot]

I have a 1992 Sun Spa toon with 70 hp Mercury.

Hit underwater object and the steering completly locked. (no damage to motor or prop). Got back to dock and on lift found maybe a bent rod. Forced by hand the motor to move to the right and when moving back to the left it stuck about half way.

I think I need to replace the rod or is the rod the end of the cable and I have to replace the entire cable?

 

[cr2k]

Re: steering problems

You may be able to straighten the rod, but the little dings will accelerate wear on the tube. So I would replace the cable, yes the rod is part of it.