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by Wesley8808
Fri Feb 24, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Mercury 40-HP: Remedy for very stiff steering
Replies: 10
Views: 3135

Re: Mercury 40-HP: Remedy for very stiff steering

The method I used [to remedy the stiff steering] was on the vertical pivot tube, not the horizontal [tilt] tube that accepts the steering actuator. I did undo [the drag link between the steering actuator and the outboard engine tiller], and I greased the shaft [of the steering actuator]. But [that a...
by Wesley8808
Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Mercury 40-HP: Remedy for very stiff steering
Replies: 10
Views: 3135

Mercury 40-HP: Remedy for very stiff steering

I have a 2006 Mercury 40-HP outboard engine that had very stiff steering. I tried to have the pivot tube fixed, but an honest mechanic recommended against doing that because of the high cost associated with a repair. The honest mechanic said the [engine] power head had to come off, which might lead ...
by Wesley8808
Tue Jun 18, 2019 2:59 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 2006 130 Sport Upgrades
Replies: 2
Views: 9081

2006 130 Sport Upgrades

I have a 2006 130 Sport that I picked up this last fall. I took the winter to make some upgrades: - Added a Blue Seas battery switch behind the driver seat - Added a bilge pump (for when my son forgets to pull the plug when tying up) - Added a horn - Added a Garmin Echomap 44cv with transducer (had ...
by Wesley8808
Mon Apr 29, 2019 4:28 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: WTB Bowrail for 2006 130 SS
Replies: 0
Views: 11763

WTB Bowrail for 2006 130 SS

I have a 2006 Super Sport 130 with the side rails. I am in Maryland.

I want to buy a bow rail,

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