1976 johnson 115hp steering unit???

[bulrid8]

I have a steering unit that will not move. Seems that the ram rod is seized up. Does anyone have a diagram for this or know how to disassemble the unit?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 1976 johnson 115hp steering unit???

Welcome!!<br /><br />Do you have a hydraulic unit or a manual push/pull cable?

 

[bulrid8]

Re: 1976 johnson 115hp steering unit???

I believe it is the hyd. unit? Just one cable from steering wheel unit to motor. Don't know anything about these steering units.

 

[bulrid8]

Re: 1976 johnson 115hp steering unit???

Anyone help here. From what I seen in a diagram, I should be able to loosen the bolt on the cable and pull the whole rod out with cable. Is this correct??

 

[buddyholly]

Re: 1976 johnson 115hp steering unit???

first thing remove the bolt conncting the steering rod to the motor then see if the motor turns then there should be a large nut on the tilt tube that keeps the steering rod secured to the tilt tube back it all the way off. then using a block of wood and a hammer drive the rod back through the tilt ube.spray penatrating oil on the rod and in to the tube, also there should begrease zerks on the tilt tube in the front, pump some grese in there too.the tilt tubes get dried out anddepending on the area can rust up.

 

[bulrid8]

Re: 1976 johnson 115hp steering unit???

Thanks for the reply. Found the cable seized up, so I am just gonna replace the whole unit. Thanks for your help!