jim_m5
Member
I have quite a bit of pay when I turn the sterring wheel. How can I make an adjustment to tighten this up?
Steering Wheel adjustment
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240da
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- Jan 7, 2009
- 105
- Boat Info
- 2006 240 Sundancer
- Engines
- 350 MAG Horizon w/Bravo III 20p SS props
You need to find where the source is: is it linkage at transom, cable movement, or spool/rack and pinion assembly (depends on your installation) at helm then go from there.
- Nov 12, 2006
- 5,334
- Boat Info
- 1999 Sea Ray 330DA
Twin 7.4 MPI (310 propshaft HP) V-drives
- Engines
- Twin Mercury Marine marinized 7.4L L-29 V8s
Cast iron block w 4-bolt mains
I'd take the extra pay and not give it back, if I were you.
I assume you have cable steering. There is no adjustments for end play. Check the steering linkage behind the engine that's mounted to the transom plate. Have someone turn the helm back and forth. If you don't see any worn or loose parts, then it's the cable mechanism. The cable mechanism has to be replaced as a unit. It's not serviceable. Unusual for a boat only 8 years old to have a badly worn cable, but it could happen.
Best regards,
Frank
I assume you have cable steering. There is no adjustments for end play. Check the steering linkage behind the engine that's mounted to the transom plate. Have someone turn the helm back and forth. If you don't see any worn or loose parts, then it's the cable mechanism. The cable mechanism has to be replaced as a unit. It's not serviceable. Unusual for a boat only 8 years old to have a badly worn cable, but it could happen.
Best regards,
Frank
kendaldrive
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Hi Jim,
I have a 2000 260DA with a similar problem. I posted a question on the forum recently but it was probably badly worded as all that responded assumed thre was a problem with the cable or with the outdrive leg.
My problem is with the Teleflex performance tilt mechanism which has a lot of play in it. There is also a slight amount of play in the rack and pinion but I have disconnected the entire steering system and know it is the helm unit. I have recently ordered a replacement because there is little than can be done to tighten things up. I'll post back when it's fitted to report on any improvement.
David
I have a 2000 260DA with a similar problem. I posted a question on the forum recently but it was probably badly worded as all that responded assumed thre was a problem with the cable or with the outdrive leg.
My problem is with the Teleflex performance tilt mechanism which has a lot of play in it. There is also a slight amount of play in the rack and pinion but I have disconnected the entire steering system and know it is the helm unit. I have recently ordered a replacement because there is little than can be done to tighten things up. I'll post back when it's fitted to report on any improvement.
David
hawkerjim
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- Aug 6, 2008
- 8
- Boat Info
- 280 Sundancer - 2004 496 engine, Garmin GPS,Furuno 1623 radar
340 Sundancer -1999 twin 7.4 Garmin 82
- Engines
- Twin 7.4 Mercruiser
4.5 Westerbeke
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
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
kendaldrive
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After replacing the tilt helm with a new unit, the steering is a lot stiffer as there is no play from the helm unit but there is still some movement due to the rack. I think hawkerjim's hydraulic solution is the way to go for me.
cheers
David
cheers
David