steering

[ferris68]

what are some things to check/replace  on a 77 v184 inboard...steering is really tight...cable? gimble bearing? or what ever ya call it..it takes 2 hands to move the steering wheel,  i can not move it at the back when its on a trailer..my bro has a boat (inboard bayliner)and i can move it lock to lock just by pushing on the outdrive..any ideas where to start?

[MarkS]

I'm not that familiar with the I/O steering hookups, but if you can get to the bolt (clevis) that connects the steering cable to the outdrive (steering arm?) it can be disconnected to narrow down the source of the problem.  I'm sure one of the gang with experience in the I/O area can advise better.  I've also seen the grease (or lack there of) in the helm solidify with age and make turning almost impossible!

[Rich_V174SS]

If you have power steering assist then it is going to be hard to move if the engine isn't running. If you don't have power steering then check as Mark suggested by pulling out the clevis pin that connects the steering cable to the steering lever and see which is easier to move, the drive or just the cable. Most of the time the problem is where the steering cable goes through the guide tube behind the engine, the grease gets all dried up causing it to bind. You may have to remove the cable from the tube, clean it out and reinstall it with fresh grease.

[ferris68]

it is not power steering...i will diconnect the cable or arm  and go from there..thanks