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junniebugg posted 04-05-2005 12:14 PM ET (US)
I just read the Frozen Steering on Montauk 170 and it appears I have similar symptoms with my 13'. In my case I believe the grease has hardened during the winter.
The steering cable is a single starboard side routed cable. Where should I apply penetrating spray to try and free it? If I can free it, how do I remove or clean out the hardened grease?
the_FishMaster posted 04-05-2005 12:32 PM ET (US)
I'm no expert, but does grease harden? If it hardens, does it harden to the point where it is like glue? And can it harden in just a matter of months? It doesn't make sense to me.
I don't know anything about your steering system, so I don't think I should try to give advice. If you've already read the advice for the Montauk, then I would be repeating the same thing anyway.
Good luck!
Steve
macfam posted 04-05-2005 08:33 PM ET (US)
Yes, grease does harden, BUT that is not geneally the problem. it's corrosion.
Penetrating sprays and "some" physical exertion/movement is usually enogh to get things free.
Then, the key is "prevention".

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Author	Topic: Frozen Steering on 13' Classic
junniebugg	posted 04-05-2005 12:14 PM ET (US) I just read the Frozen Steering on Montauk 170 and it appears I have similar symptoms with my 13'. In my case I believe the grease has hardened during the winter. The steering cable is a single starboard side routed cable. Where should I apply penetrating spray to try and free it? If I can free it, how do I remove or clean out the hardened grease?
the_FishMaster	posted 04-05-2005 12:32 PM ET (US) I'm no expert, but does grease harden? If it hardens, does it harden to the point where it is like glue? And can it harden in just a matter of months? It doesn't make sense to me. I don't know anything about your steering system, so I don't think I should try to give advice. If you've already read the advice for the Montauk, then I would be repeating the same thing anyway. Good luck! Steve
macfam	posted 04-05-2005 08:33 PM ET (US) Yes, grease does harden, BUT that is not geneally the problem. it's corrosion. Penetrating sprays and "some" physical exertion/movement is usually enogh to get things free. Then, the key is "prevention".