Re: Seized Teleflex Steering???
I'm on my 3rd dual cable in my 1996 Walleye rig. When I'm on plane and come to a quick stop, the back of the outboard and cable gets submersed. Please fill me in on how you were able to pressurize the cable to inject oil. What type of fitting and at what location? Thanks in advance, as I'd be using this procedure as a preventive maintenance measure.
You just need a (preferably clear) piece of tubing about 1 -2 foot long that will stretch over the motor end of the steering cable and small enough for a decent fit on the air tool fitting. Maybe around 3/8" ID tubing. And make sure your compressor has an adjustable pressure regulator on it.
Turn the regulator down to zero, ie. no air flowing with an open hose end.
You will have to turn your steering all the way one way to get the steering ram to retreat into the outer tube to get the silicon hose over the right part.
zip tie (or clamp, if you wish to re-use every season) the clear tubing to the steering cable end (outside sheath, not the ram that moves in and out of the steering cable).
Add a couple ounces of lube and then clamp the tubing to the threaded air tool fitting.
Make sure the clear hose is raised up on the air hose end (to keep the oil on the steering cable end by gravity assist).
Slowly add just a little pressure on the regulator adjustment. It doesnt take alot of pressure, just some patience to let the oil slowly flow up the steering cable line. You will know if you get too much pressure when the silicon hose bursts or you hear the air flowing from under the helm.
You will be able to turn the steering wheel slightly back and forth to work the lube up the line. Just dont turn it too far or the ram will push the clear hose off and you will end up with oil everywhere around the motor.
It can be a messy ordeal. You should have some kind of catch pan or rags under the steering box because oil will flow all the way into the gear box, or rack. It will also drip out for some time after you're long done with the project. Not recommended if you have carpet under the helm.
Start out with just a couple ounces of lube. I made the mistake of using a pint and there was a whole lot of cleanup afterwards.... What? Where did you think the name Overkill came from?
Good luck. Also, there are synthetic and water proof (resistant?) lubes out there. I used gear oil just because that's what I had sitting on the shelf at the time. There are likely better alternatives to stinky 80/90 wt gear oil.
Hope this all makes sense, if not, just ask and I can try to clarify if needed...
) it is a 16 foot Fisher Bass boat with a 75 Hp Mariner. The boat sat in a garage for the past 6 seasons. The engine was winterized and cleaned and started right up.......However the teleflex is seized!!! I know this is an issue and I have heard of this before, my question is have any of you guys had any luck freeing one up, or is this something I should just replace?? Thanks all in advance!
