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Old 05-13-2012 | 04:15 PM
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How much side to side play should ther be on a Bravo 1 with power steering?

No hydraulics here, I wish I could swing it right now, but I can't. But I seem to have a lot of play side to side. The outdrive will move 6" to maybe 8" side to side and the steering wheel doesn't move.
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Old 05-13-2012 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by fireguy
How much side to side play should ther be on a Bravo 1 with power steering?

No hydraulics here, I wish I could swing it right now, but I can't. But I seem to have a lot of play side to side. The outdrive will move 6" to maybe 8" side to side and the steering wheel doesn't move.
Less than an inch. You have an issue. Most likely the tiller arm is wallowed out and the pin and arm need to be replaced.
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Old 05-13-2012 | 07:24 PM
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Worn out swivel pin?!?!
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Less than an inch. You have an issue. Most likely the tiller arm is wallowed out and the pin and arm need to be replaced.
X2..........and this is a definate safety hazard that must be fixed.

http://www.jrmarine.com/products/gimbal_repair.htm
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Old 05-14-2012 | 06:27 AM
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Bad swivel pin. Very common on Bravo's.
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Old 05-14-2012 | 10:52 AM
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Looked at it further and my Gimbal Ring is broken at the top. This SUX.

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