Re: steering issues
- 1st, Remove any cowling parts that are near the motor pivot.
- Remove the carburetors, fuel lines and fuel pump.
- Disconnect ther steering cable or hydraulic ram.
- Use an oxy-acetylene torch with a rosebud tip to heat the entire pivot column, without igniting the old grease. (Just warming it up)
- Using a pneumatic grease pump, pump a very large quantity of strong petroleum solvent into the pivot grease fittings. (Use a cut 55 gallon drum base to catch excess solvent and grease).
- To force solvent upward in the pivot column, you can wrap the base of the column with a rag, and then put a worm-screw clamp around it.
- Pump new molybdenum grease (NOT LITHIUM GREASE) into column until it comes out everywhere. LOTS AND LOTS OF NEW GREASE!!!
- Reassemble fuel system and cowlings
This is only a temporary fix. It could do you for a couple of years or more. A real fix means pulling the powerhead to access the pivot pin.
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'73 Cobia 18' prototype "Casting Skiff", 70hp Mercury
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