Will be home in the morning and will take a couple and post. I loosened a large (+1" hex fastener where the steering cable led into the motor/slidebar? Not sure terminology. Will definitely post pics tomorrow if that and of the inner console where the steering meets the wheel.
The SS rod that goes clear through the tilt tube comes out. Be sure to turn the wheel draw it all the way in before trying to pull it out, that way it's shorter and will come out of the tube easier. Afterward be sure to clean that tube out really well and lube it.
The SS rod that goes clear through the tilt tube comes out. Be sure to turn the wheel draw it all the way in before trying to pull it out, that way it's shorter and will come out of the tube easier. Afterward be sure to clean that tube out really well and lube it.
After being able to disconnect the motor and all other wiring/drainage, the console was removed as well as the center two flooring boards.
Hoping to take as much foam out as I can over the next three days while off, if the first mate and admiral allow. The baby was good today for the first hour watching and "helping", but one finger pinched in her toolbox shut the project down for the day. Still fun though!
On the console steering cable, rotary or rack? should either have a screw on fitting or a pin to push in to remove the cable. Once it is off pull it from the rear. If you are planning on replacing it you can also cut it in pieces to remove it.
It was 100% saturated. Filled two large garbage cans ("robocans") with it, which the garbagemen took away this morning.
Next will be a hosing and fine cleaning, i hoped to do today but another project got my attention. Definitely tomorrow or wednesday ill hose it out and tilt that motor back up so I can tow it to the bay and float test it for leaks
As I was hosing out the interior of dirt and small debris my friend noticed this dripping leak which he said increased volume when I sprayed the hose over the spot. I cant be sure but he and a friend of my brother's think he used the billy mays solution to patch it. My brother's friend also thinks there is another larger leak on the starboard side, possibly a seam. I will float test soon to find out.
Regardless, are there any threads you guys would recommend I read for fixing this?
Really need some perspective on that area if you could post another pic showing a wider view and or maybe a better description of the location. Seams on riveted boats have a row of rivets on each side so I would doubt that's a seam.
