Vp steering problems

[Jgent]

I have a Volvo Penta 5.0 has the sx drive. I found that there is a lot of play in the steering I looked it over and on the assembly the actuator part moves back and fourth about 3in in either direction before the arm begins to move the steering. I can hold it to o e side by hand and the play is gone. Is the normal or is the a fix for this

 

[GA_Boater]

I'll assume you're talking about a power steering ram mounted on the transom plate. Moving this into the V-P section.

 

[Jgent]

Yes it has what I think seems to be a lot of movement before it starts to catch and move the steering

 

[Jgent]

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[Scott Danforth]

First, why do you think there is lots of play.

Where are you measuring the 3" from

If your boat wanders a bit between idle speed and planing speed, that is normal....all v-hulls do that

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... The gap you show in yer pictures is the valve motion, when the motor is runnin', it'll self-center, 'n the gap will be consistent,.....

I'm guessin', as Scott says, yer experiencin' V-hull wander at idle speeds,....