Bravo 1 steering hard
 

Checked cable its ok. outdrive moves freely with linkage unhooked. ballstud seems difficult to move. anybody know how much pressure should be at the control valve.

thanks....

stuck !!
 

CBIX,
I just went through this with a 42 Sonic. After swapping the p/st pump from engine to engine I decided to order a new control valve. After 20 minutes to put it on the steering felt brand new again.
I check all that you checked as well, cables good, gimbles turn free to. Thats the only other thing it could have been.
And boy is that little thing pricey!!!! Near $350.00 !!!

Pwrbt33- John S.
Offshore Performance
410-827-0200 x-1:D

cbix,
I may have a control valve laying around that I could sell you pretty cheap. It is from a newer style unit, not sure what year. I bought a transom assy and it was included, but didnt use it. If your interested I can hunt up some pics..
Easiest if you email me [email protected]

Dick

turning hard..
 

MAKDADDY,
Good for me this was not my boat. It was one of my customers with a 42 Sonic. The switch from hard to easy was great when job was done. I always had to grip the whell when turning before, once I did the cylinder I could use 2 fingers. Incredible differance.

Pwrbt33- John S.
Offshore Performance
410-827-0200 x-1:p