Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Dauntless 160: Did I Get a Good Deal?

Posted by wing15601 on 06/11/14 - 9:11 PM
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When you turn the wheel to the right, the steering cable end sticks out of the steering tube on the engine. Conversely when you turn to the left the cable end is all the way inside the steering tube. When it's sticking out do you see rust or is it bright shiny metal? On the side of the engine steering tube where the end of the cable goes in and out, is there a nut with a grease fitting? If there is no grease fitting there, go to your marine supply and tell them what kind of engine you have and that you want that nut with the grease fitting. Keep the cable end well lubricated and it'll last a lot longer. Those other grease fittings on the front of that steering tube are not for the cable, they're for the tilt tube.

Edited by wing15601 on 06/11/14 - 9:11 PM