Play in steering
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Printed Date: November-18-2024 at 6:32pm
Topic: Play in steering
Posted By: jhiestand
Subject: Play in steering
Date Posted: July-09-2012 at 10:56pm
I've seen a few threads regarding this but not with the same symptoms I'm experiencing. This past time we had our 01 SAN out the steering seemed like it had a TON of play, like maybe 20 degrees of slop either direction before the rudder would engage. The crazy thing is this seemed to have developed out of thin air. It wasn't like that the previous outing a little over a week ago. When the rudder DOES engage it doesn't require a ton of effort. Usually cable failure means it gets harder to steer, at least that's been my experience.
I have replaced the cable before but only once, maybe 5 or 6 years back. It doesn't seem to me like it should be the cable, but I know it's usually the culprit. I'm wondering if the steering pinion could be a contributor? I've read in a few places that the pinion design has been changed a little to now include a bearing?
Any ideas? Thanks.
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: July-09-2012 at 11:05pm
Check to see where the play is. Up front at the helm of aft at the rudder itself? Also check to be sure the steering cable tube (aft just before the rudder) isn't sliding in it's support block.
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Posted By: jhiestand
Date Posted: July-09-2012 at 11:25pm
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While we were on the water I had someone turn the wheel while I watched the block. The cable didn't move in it, nor did anything appear abnormal with the pitman arm. I'm suspect something has gone awry at the helm?
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Posted By: jhiestand
Date Posted: August-27-2012 at 10:24pm
Apparently it was the steering cable, although I'm at a loss to explain it. Replaced the cable and everything's good.
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