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Yes I did.
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I pumped oil out from the steering wheel column end, but next time I'll pump from jet end. Oil does come out unexpectantly, but that's probably because I pumped a lot.@MilesPrower when you did this, where does the excess come out? I know the cables go into the steering assembly, so does the lube come out from an opening in the assembly, and can you point it out? Going to look at how the fittings at the jet look to see if this needs to move up the list of things to do, and I'm trying to figure out how messy this could potentially be at the helm area.
@HangOutdoors did you see this thread as well?
My bet is that the higher viscosity gear oil does a better job of preventing water intrusion and will therefore keep the cables better lubricated for a longer period of time. Mobil1 75W90 synthetic gear oil sounds like the perfect choice to me!*Also, I used thin motor oil, but think I'm going to use @MilesPrower 's suggestion of gear oil. Motorex gear oil isn't the easiest to find (unless it's shipped), but I'm a big fan of Mobil1 and will try that with the weight of 75W90.
I removed the bushing through which the last bit of steering rod exits out of its housing, but I clamped my oiler hose over the second bushing through which the housing exits the hull... otherwise, oil just leaks out of that second bushing while you apply pressure.Yes I did.
For the twin engine boats, the thread you quoted shows the change to be 2015, at least, and may be model-specific back then. I haven't seen anything earlier than that regarding the change over to the current method.I think in 2019 the steering was changed to use the closed assembly. The pictures in this thread show steering for 2019-current vs pre 2019. From what I gather the models from pre 2019 models you could lubricate from either end.
Looks like the change was at least from 2017 from what is shown in the service manual.I think in 2019 the steering was changed to use the closed assembly. The pictures in this thread show steering for 2019-current vs pre 2019. From what I gather the models from pre 2019 models you could lubricate from either end.
I removed the bushing through which the last bit of steering rod exits out of its housing, but I clamped my oiler hose over the second bushing through which the housing exits the hull... otherwise, oil just leaks out of that second bushing while you apply pressure.
Friction fit... but I first used a bronze brush with vinegar and then a rag with degreaser to clean off the oil/grease/scum that was on the end of the housing before pushing the bushing back on. (I also soaked the bushing in vinegar first.) The end of the housing has a bit of a "lip" that the bushing "locks" onto when it's pushed onto the housing with sufficient force.Did you use anything to seal the bushing up, or has a friction fit been sufficient to keep it on?