Lubrication Points Help for Merc 650

[Troy_from _Oz]

Hi all. Im not sure if this should be bumped to the general boating section, but I have a '71 merc650 which is Very difficult to turn at the steering wheel. I think its the motor seizing in its pivoting mechanism rather than the steering assembly though.<br /><br />Even when I have disconnected the steering ram/tube the motor is really hard to turn/push from side to side (almost impossible). Its like the pivot (that allows the motor to turn) is siezed on the motor. I have taken the one grease nipple that I could find (on the port side of the vertical pivot tube) out and tried to flush the old grease out with degreaser. I then re-greased until new grease was pushed out of the bottom of the pivot tube. It seemed a bit better for a while but has gone tight again. <br /><br /> Any suggestions of what I should do next? <br /><br />Many thanks in advance<br /><br />Cheers - Troy

 

[Troy_from _Oz]

Re: Lubrication Points Help for Merc 650

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[mellowyellow]

Re: Lubrication Points Help for Merc 650

old greese can really become a problem. a little <br />heat may be helpful if you are very careful.<br />otherwise... use a good degreaser, clean, lube,<br />turn like crazy, repeat.<br />good luck,<br />M.Y.

 

[Troy_from _Oz]

Re: Lubrication Points Help for Merc 650

thanks M.Y.<br /><br />Is there any way of forcing degreaser into the where the old grease sits?<br /><br />many thanks<br />T