C Cman60 Well-known member Joined May 2, 2021 Messages 131 Reaction score 34 Jul 12, 2021 #1 Hi Recently picked up a 2300 DV and the steering is very stiff at speed especially when turning the wheel to the left. Yamaha digital 300. Boat and engine are 2017 Ideas? Thxs
Hi Recently picked up a 2300 DV and the steering is very stiff at speed especially when turning the wheel to the left. Yamaha digital 300. Boat and engine are 2017 Ideas? Thxs
T tomc585 Well-known member Supporting Member Joined Oct 6, 2020 Messages 978 Reaction score 266 Location Long Island, N.Y. Jul 12, 2021 #2 Start with the basics. Is it hydaraulic or cable? Disconnect the steering from the engine and verify it moves freely.
Start with the basics. Is it hydaraulic or cable? Disconnect the steering from the engine and verify it moves freely.
C Cman60 Well-known member Joined May 2, 2021 Messages 131 Reaction score 34 Jul 12, 2021 #3 It’s hydraulic
F Fishaddict Well-known member Joined Oct 15, 2011 Messages 277 Reaction score 20 Jul 12, 2021 #4 Is it stiff or non responding. If it is sloppy you have air in and it needs bleeding as minimum.
C Cman60 Well-known member Joined May 2, 2021 Messages 131 Reaction score 34 Jul 12, 2021 #5 Stiff. Hard to turn left at speed. Turns easily at slow speeds 5mph for ex..
T tomc585 Well-known member Supporting Member Joined Oct 6, 2020 Messages 978 Reaction score 266 Location Long Island, N.Y. Jul 12, 2021 #6 trim anode?
ryanc2 Well-known member Joined May 20, 2008 Messages 375 Reaction score 1 Location Raleigh/Atlantic Beach NC Jul 13, 2021 #7 It’s trim anode. try it set a few degrees off center and slowly adjust.
C Cman60 Well-known member Joined May 2, 2021 Messages 131 Reaction score 34 Jul 13, 2021 #8 Will check this. Why would this only affect steering in one direction? Thxs
T tomc585 Well-known member Supporting Member Joined Oct 6, 2020 Messages 978 Reaction score 266 Location Long Island, N.Y. Jul 13, 2021 #9 Its designed to correct for sterring torque. Ever do a burnout with front wheel drive?
T timlynch59 New member Joined Jul 15, 2020 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Jul 15, 2021 #10 Do you have enough steering fluid?