Play in steering head

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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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SNobsessed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-21-2007 Location: IA Status: Offline Points: 7102	Post Options Post Reply Quote SNobsessed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Play in steering head Posted: March-30-2008 at 9:18pm
	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
	“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin

boat dr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-27-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4245	Post Options Post Reply Quote boat dr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-30-2008 at 10:04pm
	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
	boat dr 1949 Dart 1964 American Skier

SNobsessed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-21-2007 Location: IA Status: Offline Points: 7102	Post Options Post Reply Quote SNobsessed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-30-2008 at 10:19pm
	Thanks Boat Dr. Nice to know the correct terms for my Correct Craft! I'll call Mid West CC tomorrow. Chris
	“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin

Greg_SA Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: April-19-2007 Location: South Africa Status: Offline Points: 183	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greg_SA Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-01-2008 at 5:05pm
	Are the one's at Skidim the same as OEM?

SNobsessed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-21-2007 Location: IA Status: Offline Points: 7102	Post Options Post Reply Quote SNobsessed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-01-2008 at 11:18pm
	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.
	“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin

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