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 Topic: Play in steering headPosted: March-30-2008 at 9:18pm |
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My steering head (if that's what it's called) has alot of play - at least 1/2" at wheel. I'm replacing the cable, as it is frozen. Is there any hope of repairing the head or will I need to buy a new one? Any leads on best source?
Got the transmission out today. Found 2 lock washers on the trans screws that were 'shattered' in pcs! Looks like hydrogen embrittlement to me. 1 still has about half of it in 1 pc but has about 4 nasty cracks. Wonder how that happened. None-the-less will be putting in all new washers during reassembly. Chris |
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Posted: March-30-2008 at 10:04pm |
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The "steering head" proper name is HELM, your life and being there are no brakes I tend to replace these as a set, cable and helm assy.
Sorry for posting on your thread, just thought this was a very serious question............Boat dr |
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Posted: March-30-2008 at 10:19pm |
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Thanks Boat Dr.
Nice to know the correct terms for my Correct Craft! I'll call Mid West CC tomorrow. Chris |
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Posted: April-01-2008 at 5:05pm |
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Are the one's at Skidim the same as OEM?
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Posted: April-01-2008 at 11:18pm |
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Greg - I looked at SkiDIM site & their system is different than mine. It doesn't look like they sell the helm separately from the steering cable
(BTW - Boat Dr. - why isn't it called a helm cable or tiller cable?) From this site I know that those generic cables won't work. I did find where my helm play was coming from - the square socket joint is worn. I haven't called Mid West CC yet, got my hands full with the transmission out - waiting for a new damper plate. |
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