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| alanlymm |
Posted - 16 Nov 2011 : 17:18:44
Hi fellow Normans.
My 20 Norman has 10 inch play in the steering wheel and a merc
9.9 2 stroke. How can I correct this?Love the boat but worried
about the steering
Many thanks for your help.
Alan.
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| alanlymm |
Posted - 17 Nov 2011 : 16:59:09
Thanks all.
Will check suggested points on sat.
Many thanks.
Alan
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| adi-n-chez |
Posted - 16 Nov 2011 : 17:54:48
Its probably stuffed - However I have suffered a similar problem when the mounting bolt for the cable (teleflex) at the stern came loose & fell out - leading to you having to turn the wheel to full extent before it would turn the motor.
Adi
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| df |
Posted - 16 Nov 2011 : 17:37:13
With 10" of free play I can only agree with the old git above, check ebay for a full kit as I've seen them on there quite cheap before.
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| cliveshep |
Posted - 16 Nov 2011 : 17:28:21
It rather sounds as though your cable or rack is cream-crackered my friend.
I suggest you examine it most carefully and also check both ends to make sure the outer is properly anchored.
I would suspect a knackered outer cable. or the teeth on the rack might have worn away.
To be honest, it is probably best to throw the lot away and buy new - it is bound to be getting on for 40 years old now. That amount of slack indicates terminal failure.
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