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JMARTIN posted 12-21-2009 07:45 PM ET (US)
What am I doing wrong? Both [Steersman Nuts] have failed. The gasket has popped out of the nut.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d137/jmartin-/DSCF7536.jpg
John

Chuck Tribolet posted 12-21-2009 10:51 PM ET (US)
You sure you have the right size Steersman?
How many hours on the Steersman? The O-ring?
I replace the O-ring every 100 hours because they start leaking
grease. It's a standard hardware store part.

Chuck
Tohsgib posted 12-21-2009 11:02 PM ET (US)
I have run those for decades, STOP pumping them full of grease...once a year...maybe?
JMARTIN posted 12-22-2009 01:55 AM ET (US)
Three years old on the nuts. I did not over pack them with grease. Will try a new O-ring.
Thanks, John
Chuck Tribolet posted 12-23-2009 08:27 AM ET (US)
To figure out the right O-ring, measure the diameter of the
shaft accurately (slide calipers or micrometer), and take
that number and the old O-ring to the HW store. Find an
O-ring with the right inside diameter that looks right.

Chuck
Phil T posted 12-23-2009 08:55 AM ET (US)
In case you don't have calipers, take the nut with you to the store.
WWMarine posted 07-15-2010 02:01 PM ET (US)
Hello
At the risk of getting booted for self-promotion, we felt compelled to correct some misunderstandings mentioned in this thread and to try to save you guys some hassle.
@Jmartin: the "steersman" in your picture is not one of ours, but a knockoff. Theirs has a "wiper" instead of an O-ring that frequently comes out and causes the messy condition you are experiencing. We have never had a report of an O-ring popping out and frankly these knockoffs give us a bad name.
@Chuck: If you do have a genuine Steersman Steering Guard, you don't need to search the local hardware stores for a replacement O-ring. All Steersman Steering Guards come with a spare. Not only that, we will send you a replacement free of charge if you send us a self-addressed stamped envelope. See our Website http://www.steersman.com/ for the address.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
contender posted 07-15-2010 02:17 PM ET (US)
Looks like your steering tube is to short, not enough threads. Also the one in the front of the picture either slip through the nut or it is not put on correctly.Is this a twin engine set up or is it a twin cable system?
protek9543 posted 07-15-2010 02:22 PM ET (US)
If you need an o-ring (as stated might not be a Steerman) make sure you get the right thickness also.
JMARTIN posted 07-15-2010 02:51 PM ET (US)
Sorry Steersman people, this must not be your product. The failure was not an O-ring and it was not packaged with spares.
I must have bought a cheap knockoff. I just glued the wipers back on and when they fail again, I will make sure to purchase a quality Steersman product.
This is a single engine, dual cable set up. Adjustment work has been done to eliminate the wheel play and everything is working fine so far.
John

L H G posted 07-15-2010 06:06 PM ET (US)
Before I read down through the thread, I was going to post that the fittings shown in the photo are NOT Steersman's product. Just re-confirming what the manufacturer has indicated. The Steersman nut is a much deeper profile. I currently have five 1" Steersman's in use (for Mercs), with no problems.

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Author	Topic: Steersman Nut Failure
JMARTIN	posted 12-21-2009 07:45 PM ET (US) What am I doing wrong? Both [Steersman Nuts] have failed. The gasket has popped out of the nut. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d137/jmartin-/DSCF7536.jpg John
Chuck Tribolet	posted 12-21-2009 10:51 PM ET (US) You sure you have the right size Steersman? How many hours on the Steersman? The O-ring? I replace the O-ring every 100 hours because they start leaking grease. It's a standard hardware store part. Chuck
Tohsgib	posted 12-21-2009 11:02 PM ET (US) I have run those for decades, STOP pumping them full of grease...once a year...maybe?
JMARTIN	posted 12-22-2009 01:55 AM ET (US) Three years old on the nuts. I did not over pack them with grease. Will try a new O-ring. Thanks, John
Chuck Tribolet	posted 12-23-2009 08:27 AM ET (US) To figure out the right O-ring, measure the diameter of the shaft accurately (slide calipers or micrometer), and take that number and the old O-ring to the HW store. Find an O-ring with the right inside diameter that looks right. Chuck
Phil T	posted 12-23-2009 08:55 AM ET (US) In case you don't have calipers, take the nut with you to the store.
WWMarine	posted 07-15-2010 02:01 PM ET (US) Hello At the risk of getting booted for self-promotion, we felt compelled to correct some misunderstandings mentioned in this thread and to try to save you guys some hassle. @Jmartin: the "steersman" in your picture is not one of ours, but a knockoff. Theirs has a "wiper" instead of an O-ring that frequently comes out and causes the messy condition you are experiencing. We have never had a report of an O-ring popping out and frankly these knockoffs give us a bad name. @Chuck: If you do have a genuine Steersman Steering Guard, you don't need to search the local hardware stores for a replacement O-ring. All Steersman Steering Guards come with a spare. Not only that, we will send you a replacement free of charge if you send us a self-addressed stamped envelope. See our Website http://www.steersman.com/ for the address. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
contender	posted 07-15-2010 02:17 PM ET (US) Looks like your steering tube is to short, not enough threads. Also the one in the front of the picture either slip through the nut or it is not put on correctly.Is this a twin engine set up or is it a twin cable system?
protek9543	posted 07-15-2010 02:22 PM ET (US) If you need an o-ring (as stated might not be a Steerman) make sure you get the right thickness also.
JMARTIN	posted 07-15-2010 02:51 PM ET (US) Sorry Steersman people, this must not be your product. The failure was not an O-ring and it was not packaged with spares. I must have bought a cheap knockoff. I just glued the wipers back on and when they fail again, I will make sure to purchase a quality Steersman product. This is a single engine, dual cable set up. Adjustment work has been done to eliminate the wheel play and everything is working fine so far. John
L H G	posted 07-15-2010 06:06 PM ET (US) Before I read down through the thread, I was going to post that the fittings shown in the photo are NOT Steersman's product. Just re-confirming what the manufacturer has indicated. The Steersman nut is a much deeper profile. I currently have five 1" Steersman's in use (for Mercs), with no problems.