Boats For Sale:
Steering Wrong Way |
Post Reply 
|
| Author | |
SandyBottom 
Newbie 
Joined: July-04-2013 Location: Brooklyn, MI Status: Offline Points: 5 |
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote Reply
 Topic: Steering Wrong WayPosted: July-04-2013 at 10:35am |
|
Hi Guys, Yesterday I installed a new steering cable and assy in my sons 1982 19' Correct Craft. Installation could not have gone smoother. I was so excited when I was complete. We dropped her in the water and low and behold it steers the wrong way. You turn the wheel to the left - she goes to the right and visa versa. Needless to say I was so bummed. I'm guessing that I just have something flip flopped....but what? Please help so we can enjoy it for the holiday weekend.
|
|
|
Sandy Bottom
|
|
 |
|
|
Morfoot
Grand Poobah 
Joined: February-06-2004 Location: South Lanier Status: Offline Points: 5311 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-04-2013 at 11:18am |
|
Double check your connection at the rudder itself. If you disconnected the arm did you reinstall it 180' out? Thats the first place I would look.
|
|
|
"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
|
|
|
|
|
Gary S
Grand Poobah
Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-04-2013 at 11:22am |
|
My guess is that you put the cable on wrong at the helm. You might have put it on the bottom cable mount on the helm rather than the top one, see below pic,if so I'd be willing to guess your missing the tube shown in the picture too.
|
|
|
|
|
gun-driver
Grand Poobah
Joined: July-18-2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Status: Offline Points: 4112 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-04-2013 at 1:06pm |
|
^^^X2
|
|
|
|
|
SandyBottom
Newbie
Joined: July-04-2013 Location: Brooklyn, MI Status: Offline Points: 5 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-04-2013 at 2:31pm |
|
I'm not sure what you mean by 180' out? I'm convinced that this is my problem but I see no other way to connect it????
|
|
|
Sandy Bottom
|
|
|
|
|
SandyBottom
Newbie
Joined: July-04-2013 Location: Brooklyn, MI Status: Offline Points: 5 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-04-2013 at 2:33pm |
|
Gary you can only feed the cable into the bottom mount. I double checked it and yes I do have the tube. Thanks any other advice?
|
|
|
Sandy Bottom
|
|
|
|
|
Gary S
Grand Poobah
Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-04-2013 at 2:58pm |
|
Granted mine is an older boat,but the cable is in the top.If I'm following Morfoot I think he's saying that the tiller arm is pointing to the port side? I don't see how you could connect it up with the cable running down the starboard stringer,but I'm not sure if that is what he meant.
|
|
|
|
|
SandyBottom
Newbie
Joined: July-04-2013 Location: Brooklyn, MI Status: Offline Points: 5 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-04-2013 at 3:11pm |
|
I thought that that is what he was saying as well. But with the Support tube mounted it is literally impossible to move the rudder arm to the port side. I'm so frustrated but determined at the same time. It's the 4th of July and all of my adult friends are at the island and I can see them from the dock with my hands all greasy!
|
|
|
Sandy Bottom
|
|
|
|
|
OverMyHead
Grand Poobah
Joined: March-14-2008 Location: MN Status: Offline Points: 4861 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-04-2013 at 4:09pm |
|
I had the same problem with my 87. I had to get an adapter that converted the threaded side of the steering box to accept the clip, and I believe a similar one that converted the clip side to a thread for the little tube that the cable end feeds into at full turn. It is very intersting driving with the steering backwards.
|
|
|
For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats.
1987 Ski Nautique |
|
|
|
|
65 'cuda
Platinum Member 
Joined: July-12-2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Status: Offline Points: 1091 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-04-2013 at 4:26pm |
|
Just like backing a trailer, put you hand on the bottom of the wheel!
 |
|
|
|
|
Morfoot
Grand Poobah
Joined: February-06-2004 Location: South Lanier Status: Offline Points: 5311 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-04-2013 at 4:51pm |
Yes that is what he meant. I know some things are "idiot proof" meaning it can go on only one way but not sure if the rudder is. Yes with the cable running down the starboard stringer I wondered if it's even possible to connect the the rudder arm if it's pointing to the port stringer? It's a pretty simple and basic mechanical transfer of input to out put so three things could be wrong. 1. The tiller arm is 180' out. 2. The cable is installed wrong at the wheel. 3. The rudder itself is 180' out. Meaning the trailing edge of the rudder is pointing forward instead of aft. Not much to it other then that. Let us know what you find out. Here's a link to a thread of what it should look like... Rudder Install |
|
|
"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
|
|
|
|
|
OverMyHead
Grand Poobah
Joined: March-14-2008 Location: MN Status: Offline Points: 4861 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-04-2013 at 5:15pm |
|
If all you did was switch the cable you need something like this to route it the other way through the helm.
Helm converter |
|
|
For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats.
1987 Ski Nautique |
|
|
|
|
jimsport93
Platinum Member
Joined: February-20-2008 Location: Alpharetta Ga Status: Offline Points: 1749 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-04-2013 at 5:45pm |
|
Replaced mine a few years back with no problem.
Just thinking. Is it not possible to take the tiller arm off the top of the rudder? Rotate the rudder and drop that tiller arm back on and hook it up. Not sure if your tiller arm is the same as on my 93. |
|
|
|
|
Gary S
Grand Poobah
Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-04-2013 at 6:49pm |
|
Should not matter it the rudder is 180 off still rotates the same way,just the pivot is off making it hard to steer the faster you go. My new cable came with the converter bushing,there would be no way to connect it up if you have the new style cable and the old thread on helm
Tim I think you need a vacation-- see you in a few 
|
|
|
|
|
TRBenj
Grand Poobah
Joined: June-29-2005 Location: NWCT Status: Offline Points: 21107 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-04-2013 at 8:44pm |
Gary is spot on... This is the only way to reverse the steering unless you are REALLY trying to do it on purpose- and even then, you'd need to be trying pretty hard. Check the helm. |
|
|
|
|
HatterBee
Gold Member
Joined: April-29-2011 Location: Burgaw NC Status: Offline Points: 505 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-05-2013 at 9:53am |
|
Tim and Gary are on it. You would really have to work at it to install it backwards any other way. If you did not move the tiller arm then you have the cable installed in the wrong port on the helm. Very simple fix.
However, you may have the adapter that allows a threadless steering cable. You will need to take off the tube and adapter and reinstall both on the opposite ports and then reinstall the cable. |
|
|
|
|
gun-driver
Grand Poobah
Joined: July-18-2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Status: Offline Points: 4112 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-05-2013 at 11:04am |
|
[QUOTE=HatterBee] Tim and Gary are on it. QUOTE]
Hey what about me?? I did the X2 thing to the wrong port 
|
|
|
|
|
Morfoot
Grand Poobah
Joined: February-06-2004 Location: South Lanier Status: Offline Points: 5311 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-05-2013 at 1:02pm |
Overdue Gary and itching to drive the Mustang with the original controls!
|
|
|
"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
|
|
|
|
|
Gary S
Grand Poobah
Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-05-2013 at 1:05pm |
|
It's a deal Tim,got a new rudder on too,I myself can't wait
|
|
|
|
|
MACS81SN
Senior Member 
Joined: May-27-2009 Location: NW OH / S. MI Status: Offline Points: 109 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-05-2013 at 1:49pm |
|
I'm about 5 minutes outside of Brooklyn. If your still having trouble with yours, leave a number where I can get in touch with you. Your welcome to come over and take a look at how mine is installed. I replaced all the steering gear some years back and didn't have a problem but I have seen it happen.
|
|
|
Mark
1999 -SN - 502 Python 1981 - SN Owned 33 years - Sold 1968 - Mustang - Sold |
|
|
|
|
HatterBee
Gold Member
Joined: April-29-2011 Location: Burgaw NC Status: Offline Points: 505 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: July-06-2013 at 3:59pm |
Sorry Paul, I didn't exclude you on purpose. I must have missed or overlooked your post. I'll try not to do it again.
|
|
|
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
Tweet
|
| Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |
Topic Options
Gary S wrote: