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1998 75HP Force 2 stroke - steering question - safe to boat?
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<blockquote data-quote="old_school" data-source="post: 195642" data-attributes="member: 4665"><p>1st off, great forum, just posted results from my transom repair with pictures</p><p></p><p>After using the boat (1992 Sea Nymph) after the transom repair and while flushing the OB (we only boat in salt water) - I notice a keeper ring/retainer ring has fallen down from the bottom of the steering tube/shaft</p><p></p><p>Some boats have a spring retainer but this one has a big old brass (or equivalent) ring that fits into a groove on the bottom of the steering tube/shaft</p><p></p><p>Close inspection showed that the bottom of the steering tube is rusting away and that is why the retainer fell off (not much of a groove left)</p><p></p><p>QUESTION - my buddy and I have examined the motor and the way we figure it (yes, that is how most trouble starts) as long as the OB is always straight down and not pushing the boat while it is tilted slightly we think it is safe to use (IS IT?) - we just can't see how the steering shaft can ride up - we can't believe that just that little retainer keeps the whole shaft in place</p><p></p><p>I know the best solution is to fix it but after a costly transom repair I would like to be able to use it for a while and save up a bit of cash (but NOT at the expense of putting friends and others at risk)</p><p></p><p>See pics - appreciate your input</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="old_school, post: 195642, member: 4665"] 1st off, great forum, just posted results from my transom repair with pictures After using the boat (1992 Sea Nymph) after the transom repair and while flushing the OB (we only boat in salt water) - I notice a keeper ring/retainer ring has fallen down from the bottom of the steering tube/shaft Some boats have a spring retainer but this one has a big old brass (or equivalent) ring that fits into a groove on the bottom of the steering tube/shaft Close inspection showed that the bottom of the steering tube is rusting away and that is why the retainer fell off (not much of a groove left) QUESTION - my buddy and I have examined the motor and the way we figure it (yes, that is how most trouble starts) as long as the OB is always straight down and not pushing the boat while it is tilted slightly we think it is safe to use (IS IT?) - we just can't see how the steering shaft can ride up - we can't believe that just that little retainer keeps the whole shaft in place I know the best solution is to fix it but after a costly transom repair I would like to be able to use it for a while and save up a bit of cash (but NOT at the expense of putting friends and others at risk) See pics - appreciate your input [/QUOTE]
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