Steering shaft play in seastar steering?

[walt bowen]

Maybe this is normal but I have noticed that the shaft on my steering wheel seems to have a lot of side to side play and when turning I was getting some dry bushing or bearing noise. This is actually in the steering wheel shaft itself and not to do w/the hydraulic part of the steering. I pulled the wheel off and lubed the shaft and the tilt steering joint the best I could w/oil but this bushing assembly looks to be sealed. Has anyone replaced some part of this or had a similar situation? Any help would be appreciated.

Walt Bowen
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w/200 hpdi's

 

[catch22]

Yes, I replaced the tilt mechanism because of too much play in the steering. It wasn't very difficult. Contact Seastar, (Teleflex) or a dealer to get the part.

 

[Barry Pugh]

I have that same problem. What part did you replace and what was the cost. Thanks, Barry.

 

[catch22]

Here's a link for Seastar replacement parts;

http://ww2.seastarsteering.com/REPLACE_ ... eplace.htm

Click on "Seastar tilt helms"

You have to purchase through a dealer.

Here's one place I found, (HA 5253 for traditional helm);

http://www.seatechmarineproducts.com/tilt_mechanism

Shop around, hopefully you can find it a lot cheaper.

 

[walt bowen]

catch22,
Thanks for the info...........I'll do some research on this replacement part.

Thanks,
Walt

 

[BobP]

Try also Freeport Marine in Freeport NY, ask for Mike, if the price you have above is better, ask him what he can do.

I believe Freeport Marine is not just retailer but distributor too for Teleflex/Seastar.

 

[angrypirate]

replace tilt not pump part #ha6423

 

[brdawg2001]

I went ahead and used Boatsteer and got a remanufactured unit with tilt...well worth it.

 

[Hookup1]

When you jiggle the wheel back and forth where is the "play". It could be the universal in the tilt mechanism. It could be air in the hydraulic lines.

 

[SkunkBoat]

When you jiggle the wheel back and forth where is the "play". It could be the universal in the tilt mechanism. It could be air in the hydraulic lines.

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