Cable and Spring steering problem

[Lost]

My boat has the old cable and spring steering system on it. The problem is, it's stiff. When I was testing it out, the outboard actually turned the wrong way for about an inch before turning the correct way and it was hard to turn the steering wheel no matter what.

Any clue what causes this and how to remedy it?

[Surface Tension]

The leading edge of the cable on the drum got stuck with another wrap on the cable for a second. Turn the wheel to both extremes, might get the cable to wound better. A little WD-40 at all on the pulleys wouldn't hurt either.

[Lost]

Thanks for the suggestion Surface Tension!

[Steve Bakken]

After the Wd-40 loosens everything up, coat the cable with a heavy grease such as white lithium or multi-purpose.

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Steve @ Bakken's Boat Shop www.bakkensboatshop.com

[Lost]

Thanks Steve,

Will the marine grease that I use on the trailer do the trick? I've got plenty of that.

[Steve Bakken]

Yep, that should work just fine.

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Steve @ Bakken's Boat Shop www.bakkensboatshop.com