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Question
I have a 2003 Nitro with a 150 XR6. I was at Guntersville last week and the steering was really stiff. I can barely move it. I believe the column says it is rack and pinion. What could be wrong? Is there a fluid that could be low?
Unless the motor has hydrolic steering, there isn't that much you can do. There are some grease zirks on the steering tube and also on the midsection of the motor where the motor pivits that can be greased to help. Steering cables sometimes get stiff, or it could be bent causing it to steer hard.
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tyler boehner
Expertise
Basic boat motor mechanics or boat wiring. I can help the most on mercruisers, merc outboards, and johnson evinrude outboards.
Experience
Mercruiser tech. Started working on boat motors three years ago. I have limited shop time under my belt but have proven myself in our shop and am now the shop manager.
Organizations
I have a mercury tech number and a yamaha tech number if you would like, but i don't think that being a certified tech makes you a good diagnostic pro.
Education/Credentials
Three years of see and learn shop time. Two weeks of tech training at Mercuiser school at Springfield. Two update merc schools at Topeka KS. "gotta love George". Tons of "E" skills classes online. Most of my ability to diagnose came from shop time working out problems.
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