Jim
There is no adjustment. I installed a rotary system to get rid of the 5 inch travel of the rack. Rotary had 3 inch travel and wasmuch stiffer . Installed hydraulic this winter and it is marvelous. Zero free travel. Smooth... See my poost a few days ago.
Hawkerjim
I recently completed the installation of Teleflex, Sea Star, hydraulic steering in my 280.
I removed the rotary system which had replaced the rack system. They had 5 inches and 3 inches of free travel respectively. Both were unacceptable for a variety of reasons.
The hydraulic system has...
Turtletone
Yes the drive doesn't turn until the wheel is turned 6", (3"with the rotary steering).
This has been confirmed by the Mercuiser dealer.
I own and work at a boat shop/marine and have never experienced this much slop before. The fixes on this site claim only a 50%reduction with...
Re: Teleflex Steering
Sea Ray 280,2004,496.
We experienced 6" of free travel in the factory installed rack and pinion steering with tilt. Driving in a following sea, from the quarter, was a handfull.
The decision was made to replace the factory system with the Teleflex rotary unit...