tiller handle froze up

[don A]

i have a 1968, 9.8 ,merc. the control handle is stuck and wont move. i removed it and used some penetrating oil to free it up, no good! can someone tell me how to disassemble this handle.the gear wont turn off and i didnt want to break it. thanks

 

[Laddies]

Re: tiller handle froze up

There is a pin that retains the ball gear to the shaft item 12 on the following page. http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...br=453&bnbr=13&bdesc=STEERING+HANDLE+ASSEMBLY

 

[don A]

Re: tiller handle froze up

yes, but the shaft is seized and wont turn to line up the pin. problem! huh? i may try soaking in ???????[that wonder oil]cant think of name. any suggestions? thanks.

 

[Laddies]

Re: tiller handle froze up

Chances are the end with the ball gear is the one thats stuck, I would remove the handle and stand it on end and soak it with powertune overnight when using a brass punch or anything a little soft try tapping the ball gear both back in and out and cross ways to loosen it

 

[don A]

Re: tiller handle froze up

thanks LADDIES , i have it off and will soak for a day and try.

 

[don A]

Re: tiller handle froze up

LADDIES:been soaking 2 days,still no go. thinking of drilling 2 holes in under side of handle,below and above inner bushings,submerging in penatrent[sp] and see what happens. do u have a suggestion? what is your preferred penatrating oil? thanks don

 

[Laddies]

Re: tiller handle froze up

That sounds like a plan Don at this point I guess it's what ever works. Bob