rust on the steering arm
 

Can I make the assumption there is enough metal on that steering arm to not worry about the rust that's up under the motor? I've never heard about one of those things breaking and replacing it is more than I want to mess with right now.

Maury

rust on the steering arm
 

Can I make the assumption there is enough metal on that steering arm to not worry about the rust that's up under the motor? I've never heard about one of those things breaking and replacing it is more than I want to mess with right now.

Maury

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Johnny/Rudes yes many have rusted and broken just ask Stink he had one break while wot. Sand blast the arm and prime with zinc self etch primer and then repaint.

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Johnny/Rudes yes many have rusted and broken just ask Stink he had one break while wot. Sand blast the arm and prime with zinc self etch primer and then repaint.

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Yeah, I remember that...imagine Ol' Stinky got the Big-Eye :o ... I know I would ;) ...

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Yeah, I remember that...imagine Ol' Stinky got the Big-Eye :o ... I know I would ;) ...

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

mines in real bad shape. i tried skools method and it worked for a coupla years, but now it is back with a vengence. i'll have to change it soon major PIA

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

mines in real bad shape. i tried skools method and it worked for a coupla years, but now it is back with a vengence. i'll have to change it soon major PIA

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Don't worry, it only hurts for a little while! ;D

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Don't worry, it only hurts for a little while! ;D

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

2-part epoxy primers are the only way to go.

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

2-part epoxy primers are the only way to go.

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2 part won't fix this rust issue on the Johnson / Evinrudes you'd have to own one and see it in bad shape to understand only fix is either keep it oily when motor is new or replace it later and that is a major pain

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

2 part won't fix this rust issue on the Johnson / Evinrudes you'd have to own one and see it in bad shape to understand only fix is either keep it oily when motor is new or replace it later and that is a major pain

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

its funny, i have friends with the same motor and year and theirs looks brand new. i always wash and rinse when i get home & spray with corrosion block. its like its rotting from the inside.

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

its funny, i have friends with the same motor and year and theirs looks brand new. i always wash and rinse when i get home & spray with corrosion block. its like its rotting from the inside.

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

My Johnson steering arm is in the same condition as mentioned and I want to replace it during the off season. My only question is where does one find such a piece of equipment? My Johnson is a 1983 175 HP ???

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

My Johnson steering arm is in the same condition as mentioned and I want to replace it during the off season. My only question is where does one find such a piece of equipment? My Johnson is a 1983 175 HP ???

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Besides your local boat motor "junkie", you would be suprised what you'll find on e-bay. Seen one guy from California that had ''80's motors complete and running for sale cheap and would ship on a pallet.

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Besides your local boat motor "junkie", you would be suprised what you'll find on e-bay. Seen one guy from California that had ''80's motors complete and running for sale cheap and would ship on a pallet.

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Skools might have one...if he's willin' to deplete his STASH ;) ...

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Skools might have one...if he's willin' to deplete his STASH ;) ...

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

If you don't have access to a sand blaster . . . a pressure washer and a hammer will do pretty well removing the rust flakes.

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

If you don't have access to a sand blaster . . . a pressure washer and a hammer will do pretty well removing the rust flakes.

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Yeah the only boating accident Ive ever been in and a near fatal one at that. It broke WOT and I almost lost a friend of mine when he flew outta the boat and went underneath. He BARELY missed the prop too. I had to jump in and get him or he wouldnt be here today. Think about it, its not gonna break unless its under power....If its even questionable REPLACE IT!!!! *:o

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Yeah the only boating accident Ive ever been in and a near fatal one at that. It broke WOT and I almost lost a friend of mine when he flew outta the boat and went underneath. He BARELY missed the prop too. I had to jump in and get him or he wouldnt be here today. Think about it, its not gonna break unless its under power....If its even questionable REPLACE IT!!!! *:o

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Stinky, where does one find such an item? I looked on Ebay and also did a search on Iboats.com and nothing >:( I am tempted to see if a good welder can make one up out of stainless. :-/

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Stinky, where does one find such an item? I looked on Ebay and also did a search on Iboats.com and nothing >:( I am tempted to see if a good welder can make one up out of stainless. :-/

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

I found the part locally at an outboard repair shop. however it was rusted so severely that the ''part'' was the whole midsection of the motor because it couldn't be pulled apart without breaking. I hope yours isn't so bad...it was a major job....pulled powerhead...foot...dismantle everything and put back together.

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

I found the part locally at an outboard repair shop. however it was rusted so severely that the ''part'' was the whole midsection of the motor because it couldn't be pulled apart without breaking. I hope yours isn't so bad...it was a major job....pulled powerhead...foot...dismantle everything and put back together.

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Well I been doing some searches online and found a place where I can purchase a steering arm made of stainless steel. The guy gave me a price of $425.00 plus shipping & handling. Does this price seem reasonable or is the business trying to "give me the business" *???

I do like the fact that it is indeed SS but if I could locate one cheaper somewhere that would be a plus.

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Well I been doing some searches online and found a place where I can purchase a steering arm made of stainless steel. The guy gave me a price of $425.00 plus shipping & handling. Does this price seem reasonable or is the business trying to "give me the business" *???

I do like the fact that it is indeed SS but if I could locate one cheaper somewhere that would be a plus.

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

ouch,

My a$$ hurts just reading that!

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

ouch,

My a$$ hurts just reading that!

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

There's one on ebay for a 115. The bracket part may be the same????

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OMC-1...spagenameZWD1V

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

There's one on ebay for a 115. The bracket part may be the same????

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OMC-1...spagenameZWD1V

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Flounder,

The company is located in Houston Tx and the guys name is "Outboard Jack" 3410 Oak Forest Dr.
Houston, TX * 77018
Phone numbers:

Parts: *713-686-9997

Service: *713-686-3011

Fax: *713-686-9996

http://www.outboard-parts.com

[email protected]

I know what you mean about the a$$ pain! I suppose the part being SS means that you buy it once and never worry about rust/corrosion ever again. This is one I will have to ponder on and discuss with the Admiral, she OK's what I can buy! ::)

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Flounder,

The company is located in Houston Tx and the guys name is "Outboard Jack" 3410 Oak Forest Dr.
Houston, TX * 77018
Phone numbers:

Parts: *713-686-9997

Service: *713-686-3011

Fax: *713-686-9996

http://www.outboard-parts.com

[email protected]

I know what you mean about the a$$ pain! I suppose the part being SS means that you buy it once and never worry about rust/corrosion ever again. This is one I will have to ponder on and discuss with the Admiral, she OK's what I can buy! ::)

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Flounder,

I have not one clue as to if that one on ebay would fit the 175 Johnson or not. My model # is J175TLCTD and the serial # is J5853159 so who knows if that one on Ebay would fit. I noticed you also have the 175 Johnson and is your model the same as mine? Mine is a 1983.

Re: rust on the steering arm
 

Flounder,

I have not one clue as to if that one on ebay would fit the 175 Johnson or not. My model # is J175TLCTD and the serial # is J5853159 so who knows if that one on Ebay would fit. I noticed you also have the 175 Johnson and is your model the same as mine? Mine is a 1983.