steering Problem

Darkman · 08-12-2007, 10:15 AM

My steering seem to be skipping and won't turn to the left this happen yesterday afternoon coming in the channel at branford river we ended up stuck in the mud. the engine is a 1989Mercury Outboard blackMax 150 HP When you crack the steering to the left seem to be making a crancking noise but the engine is not moving we had to manually turn it while someone else steers it to the left.

Andy · 08-12-2007, 01:45 PM

It sounds like the big T this is the steering gear that the cable goes through i had one go on me once while i was going under the train bridge in niantic.
Get a hold of Bills boat repair he is a member here.

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ChuckA · 08-13-2007, 08:34 AM

Darkman call outboard exchange in waterford here's there web link they sell used and new parts . they may be able to hook you up steering cable and box you should be able to install yourself
http://www.outboardexchange.com/

Darkman · 08-13-2007, 09:09 AM

Thanks Chuck
I'll give them a call so you think I might need a new setup I've new done any work like that before hopefully its not too complicated.

08-12-2007, 10:15 AM	#1
Darkman NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamden Posts: 38	steering Problem My steering seem to be skipping and won't turn to the left this happen yesterday afternoon coming in the channel at branford river we ended up stuck in the mud. the engine is a 1989Mercury Outboard blackMax 150 HP When you crack the steering to the left seem to be making a crancking noise but the engine is not moving we had to manually turn it while someone else steers it to the left.

08-12-2007, 01:45 PM	#2
Andy User Gallery Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 866	It sounds like the big T this is the steering gear that the cable goes through i had one go on me once while i was going under the train bridge in niantic. Get a hold of Bills boat repair he is a member here. Electronics, Electrical, Motor Work, Maintenance, Skeg Repair, Machine Shop Service : 203-804-8801 __________________ http://cthuntingnshooting.com/

08-13-2007, 09:09 AM	#4
Darkman NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamden Posts: 38	Steering Problem Thanks Chuck I'll give them a call so you think I might need a new setup I've new done any work like that before hopefully its not too complicated.

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08-13-2007, 08:34 AM	#3
ChuckA User Gallery Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Madison Ct Posts: 2,150	Darkman call outboard exchange in waterford here's there web link they sell used and new parts . they may be able to hook you up steering cable and box you should be able to install yourself http://www.outboardexchange.com/