steering stiff

[carlos silva]

hi, my yamaha ac 1981 4hp steering is stiff there is no grease nibble, what can i do thanks.

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Its probably too late now as corrosion has set in, but I have previously removed the cable, worked a bunch of oil down there and broke/ flushed the rust free.

If this isn't possible a new cable would be needed.

I would STRONGLY suggest installing this type of nut which seals out water and you grease it like the rest of your fittings:

Steersman Steering Cable Grease Guard 7/8" Aluminum

Decades ago (literally) when I had to fix the steering, I put one similar to this on. Whenever I got another boat, it came off and went on the new boat. NEVER replaced another cable since....

[FLCoyote]

Steering Sticks

I tried to use the Steersman and found the motor had to be pulled to get it installed. That's not always the case, but it was for me. I had my manual steering repaired/greased twice in three months and finally gave up and had it replaced with Hydraulic. No more problems, cost around $1200 dealer installed. about $500 if you can do it yourself.

[99yam40]

has any of you noticed this is a bout a 4 hp motor?
I am sure it is not a remote steering motor, so cables have nothing to do with the stiff steering.

To OP,
If the problem is old hard grease, heat might help.
But if it is due to corrosion, you will have to take it apart to clean up the corrosion.

Have read about drilling and installing grease sert so you can shoot some grease in, but I do not where the best place to do that would be.