Will hardly turn right.

[JJsays77]

Using a 50hp Johnson outboard. It was working fine before. Didn't really do anything to it that I am aware of. Has a great left turn but hardly turns right. What could be the problem?

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: Will hardly turn right.

It sounds like the pivot tube needs to be romoved and cleaned entirely. Re-assemble with fresh new grease. If the problem persists, then the problem is in your steering cables and such.

 

[F_R]

Re: Will hardly turn right.

Wouldn't by any chance be a hydraulic steering system, would it? Tell us more.

 

[lmuss53]

Re: Will hardly turn right.

Make sure the trim tab didn't fall off and you are now fighting all the engine torque to make your turns.

 

[JJsays77]

Re: Will hardly turn right.

Sorry, its a 75' motor and turns by the cables. The only thing I can think of is using the grease gun and I put quite a bit of new grease in there, and perhaps something was moved around idk. The cables seem fine. I want to say it is in the pivot tube now that you mention it. I will try and find out how to do that procedure. Hope it's not too difficult..

 

[JJsays77]

Re: Will hardly turn right.

UPDATE: Figured out the problem and fixed it. I disconnected the cable on one end and the motor could pivot right this time. So it was obviously the cable. Readjusted the cables and it works great now.

 

[F_R]

Re: Will hardly turn right.

"Cables"?? Do you have dual steering cables on that thing? Nothing wrong with that, just unusual.

 

[JJsays77]

Re: Will hardly turn right.

Dual steering cables? It's a metal wire, non electric if that's what you're saying. But yes, there is a cable that pulls the motor right and left manually.