Power steering is stiff - Maxum Boat Owners Club

jamanati · 07-18-2011, 02:51 AM

Another problem on my 95 3200 SCR. Seems that the power steering is stiff for a bit, then finally it turns okay.
This continues and doesn't get better or worse. Just hard to turn initially, then it turns okay.
I checked the power steering fluid, that checked out okay.
Any help would be appreciated.

seapuppy · 07-18-2011, 03:05 AM

check the rack and pinion that attaches to the drives on the aft transom....if there is rust there on the shaft...it cold cause it to stick...

SP

jamanati · 07-18-2011, 10:23 PM

I'll take a look. I know these are to get lubed every season. Since I just got this 3200, I guess I'll lube it. I dont think its the pump. I turned the wheel far left and right to bleed it, no foam in the pump I guess that means no air bubbles. Plus, its still stiff a bit. I'll see how it goes after the lube. My old SeaRay 270 with twin 5.7 used to turn with a finger. This 3200 needs some effort to turn. But once it turns a bit, then it turns fine. Then it sticks again.