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268 Vista steering issues
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Author:  Bliss36 [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:56 am ]
Post subject:  268 Vista steering issues
Hi guys! I have the exact same problem that JDHFX had earlier this year.
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I took my vista out for the first time this year and noticed that the steering wheel turned very hard in both directions. It would move an inch or two and then free up and then become hard to turn again. It seemed as if it was binding on something and I thought I might break something when forcing the wheel to turn. Any ideas what might be causing this to happen? Thank in advance.
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I've narrowed the problem down to the cable helm system....sounds like things are coming apart in there. I Need help figuring out which replacement helm system I need. I looked at the system I have and can't find a part number. Do i need to replace the cable with the helm system as 1 unit? Anyone happen to know the part #? Thanks
Author:  Bliss36 [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 268 Vista steering issues
I'm about 90% sure it is this gearbox I need.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teleflex-Safe-T-QC-Tilt-Rotary-Helm-SH91523-/160638341474
To install this can I just feed the old cable thru it? I've only replaced one of these and it was on a 1973 starcraft...and it came with the cables.
Author:  Technologic80 [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 3:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 268 Vista steering issues
Do not replace ANYTHING until you are sure the STEERING RAM is greased. Volvo Penta requires annual regreasing with triple guard grease to be spread on the ram.

When I bought my 278 Vista this past spring, I could barely turn the steering wheel. I thought the cable had frozen. NOPE, the previous original owner never greased the ram!!

Greased it up, I have butter smooth steering now.
Author:  Flyer51 [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 3:51 pm ]
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Bliss36 wrote:
Hi guys! I have the exact same problem that JDHFX had earlier this year.


Jeez you've had some bad Karma going this year. I'm going to stop parking next to you. Maybe I should say a few Hail Mary's over my new anchor just to be safe. :lol:
Author:  Bliss36 [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 268 Vista steering issues
Technologic80 wrote:
Do not replace ANYTHING until you are sure the STEERING RAM is greased. Volvo Penta requires annual regreasing with triple guard grease to be spread on the ram.

When I bought my 278 Vista this past spring, I could barely turn the steering wheel. I thought the cable had frozen. NOPE, the previous original owner never greased the ram!!

Greased it up, I have butter smooth steering now.


Thanks! I greased the steering ram up for the first time last spring after reading about it here. If I watch the back of the steering gear housing I can see the end of the shaft rotating in an oblong fashion. The input shaft to the gear box has excessive lateral runout which leads me to believe a bearing or bushing inside the box has failed.

Flyer51 wrote:
Bliss36 wrote:
Hi guys! I have the exact same problem that JDHFX had earlier this year.


Jeez you've had some bad Karma going this year. I'm going to stop parking next to you. Maybe I should say a few Hail Mary's over my new anchor just to be safe. :lol:

You arent kidding!! I've seriously considered quitting this boating stuff so many times this year because of this run of bad luck. I've got the craigslist ad written out and if it werent for Dana basically telling me selling is not an option that boat would have been long gone. This winter we will decide if we should carry on with the Seapickle or trade her in for a newer model. At this point I've put so much work into her this year she practically is new :?
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