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Old 08-20-2019, 02:23 AM   #1

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I have a SX18 2006 with 3.0 /alpha one and I can steer the thing at low speeds at all .it is all over the place and seems like it doesn’t turn till the wheel is turned at least half a turn then you have to steer back the other way seems dangerous Also I see where the end of the steering cable goes into the actuator thingy it moves a couple inches before the boat starts to turn could the pump have low pressure when at lower RPMs ?
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  • Old 08-20-2019, 09:07 PM   #2

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    I have the same thing on my Shaba 18. steering rack and pinion are toast. Looking at rotary steering kit. Having a problem finding the right one a the boat has tilt steering and power assist. I would appreciate any input. Might help you too.
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    Old 08-21-2019, 12:21 AM   #3

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    Read "How Do I" at Mercstuff.com
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    Thank you mikeyt for this useful post!
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