25 OL with steering play
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25 OL with steering play
I have an 01 25OL and recentley repaired the gimble ring that was worn but still have play in the steering. Is there any adjustment on the cable and do the pins in the rack wear and need replaced. Is there anything else to check that I might be missing?
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Well I guess Ill be the first to comment on my own post. I had a friend working the wheel back and forth and the play seems to be coming from the steering actuator. Anybody no anything about these. Doesnt seem to be any adjustment on it. Where the threaded shaft sticks out and the cable screws on it moves in and out about an inch or more back and forth before anything else moves. Im assuming its bad.
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Have you talked to a Baja dealer?, or a local reputable marine mechanic?, I have a bad swivel pin/seal on my Bravo drive too, I think when I replace it I will also go to hydraulic steering, I have been told it takes most of the "slop" out of the steering, helps with chine walk and, in most cases, makes the swivel pin and other steering parts last longer.
Hope this helps!
Michael
Hope this helps!
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The problem is when you are under power and pull the throttle back the boat will veer fairly hard to the port side. When you increase throttle it veers to starboard a lil but not as bad as when decreasing throttle. It seems rather excessive.
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In your case, it sounds like you got the big nut ($$$) out of the way first. I would bet that your play would all but disappear if you replaced the helm and steering cable. If you re-torque the two u-bolt nuts on the back of the transom assembly and nothing happens then this is my best guess. Either way, good luck !
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Thanks for everyones feed back. Im guessing thats what is wrong also from what ive read. A big hole in the water you throw money into. Im starting to understand that now.LOL
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Also, where did you purchase your cable and helm from Rocko C? Any body have any suggestions?Ive seen that teleflex advertised.Is this a good replacement?
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Matttalley, did you ever get this issue sorted out? I know it was a long time ago but I am just searching the forums trying to figure out whats going on with my checkmate, and the way you explained what your boat was doing sounds the most similar out of any situation I have found so far haha. Thanks