1963 75hp Steering Friction and Tilt Shaft

[yorab]

Hello. Motor in signature. How tight should the steering friction be? I'm not looking for an exact torque value because that wouldn't really apply here; just some info on what would happen if it were too loose or what would happen if it were too tight. Is there a rule of thumb for that setting?

Also the nut for the tilt shaft bolt. I see that it has a spring behind it. Is there a suggested torque value for that or is more a matter of tightening until the motor tilting motion feels "right"? Thanks.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 1963 75hp Steering Friction and Tilt Shaft

Steering friction is a matter of comfort. You may want to be able to let go of the wheel and with the steering tightness set properly, this can be done.

Make the tilt bolt snug. That motor is a bear to tilt, even with the spring. Never remove the motor from the baot w/o the bracket locked down. never disassemble the tilt bracket as the spring will get loose and likely injure something (maybe you).

 

[F_R]

Re: 1963 75hp Steering Friction and Tilt Shaft

Steering friction is normally left pretty loose. Proper cable setup takes care of it. The exception would be if you are tiller steering or racing. Those would be considered special applications. If it is getting tight, there is a problem looming in the future when it eventually gets too tight to steer.

There is no tilt assist spring (bear trap) on that motor, and it won't jump up and bite you. The spring on the tilt bolt is indeed a "feels right" type of thing.

 

[yorab]

Re: 1963 75hp Steering Friction and Tilt Shaft

Thanks guys.