1971 50hp Merc - Steering stiff

CDT

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Mar 10, 2011
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Well I've finally got this motor running and its ready to put onto my boat but......:confused: the motor will not turn freely from left to right, I assumed it was from lack of grease so i pumped some new marine grease into the grease nipple but this caused it to pretty much lock up firm :( I've since tried heating up housing where the motor pivots this does free up the movement somewhat but only temporarily until it cools again...

What can i do to fix this?
 
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