taking the slack out of my steering set up

[simonfraser]

DPE on a KAD44EDC

with a safe T steering system, looks like one of these is hiding behind the dash
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/uflex--zero-torque-single-cable-rotary-steering-helm--15747181

feels as if the box behind the dash has play in, 10' at least
guess this is not a servicable item ?

the cables to the rear are covered so i cant be sure the play is in the box, any way to check tihs ?

 

[scottie]

DPE on a KAD44EDC

with a safe T steering system, looks like one of these is hiding behind the dash
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/uflex--zero-torque-single-cable-rotary-steering-helm--15747181

feels as if the box behind the dash has play in, 10' at least
guess this is not a servicable item ?

the cables to the rear are covered so i cant be sure the play is in the box, any way to check tihs ?

 

[scottie]

Where are you measuring the play I assume at the rim of the wheel?

 

[simonfraser]

Where are you measuring the play I assume at the rim of the wheel?

yes

 

[About Time]

Hi,

The steering cable is connected to the steering cylinder on the transom. See below link. The steering cable goes into the cylinder (872215) and the end of the cable is attached to bolt (872490). So when you turn the wheel the cable pushes or draw back the bolt. You cannot have any play here I should think. Only thing that can happen here is a stuck cylinder but it means you cannot turn your wheel.

http://www.marinepartseurope.com/da/volvo-penta-spraengskitse-7744470-64-7309.aspx

I am sure your issue is at the hub behind the steering (The T-system as you call it). Start your search there.

Here is a small youtube how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H78qv9o0b7E

 

[simonfraser]

Awesome ! Thank you.