72 Evinrude 25 hp Steering friction repair?

[renaldoaoa]

I have my steering friction adjusting screw tightend all the way but my motor still turns when I take my hand off.

So basically I have to man handle my motor when I drive. There is tension ,but not enough to allow taking my hand off without turning.

Is there anthing I can do to fix this?

Thanks for the help!!

 

[F_R]

Re: 72 Evinrude 25 hp Steering friction repair?

Sure. Put in a slightly longer screw. The rubber spacer in there is shot. A longer screw will make up for the difference. Just don't make it so long that the spring doesn't get compressed because that's what keeps it from vibrating loose.

 

[renaldoaoa]

Re: 72 Evinrude 25 hp Steering friction repair?

Boy, that sounds easy enough. I'll head out tomorrow and pickup one.

Thanks F_R for the reply and info!!