Leg question

jasthecase

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hi guys ive just bought a four winns with 4.3 volvo pents ,SX out drive . guys is it normal to be to grab the leg and move it side to side with your hands? It sort of feels loose.
 

Bondo

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Re: Leg question

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,... How much is it able to swing,..??
 

jasthecase

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Re: Leg question

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,... How much is it able to swing,..??

between 50 and 70 % at a guess . ill go back and check it out tomorrow! Why do you ask about how far does it swing? Im sorry but im new to boats and dont really know to much im sorry
 

Don S

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Re: Leg question

Move the drive and have someone hold the wheel and look around and see where the excess movement is coming from.

Why do you ask about how far does it swing?

There is always some play in steering of a boat, they aren't solid like the wheels of your car.
 
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