The engine turns easy when disconnected from the pivot rod the problem is in the cable( it's not old) the helm or the steering tube is dirty  the steering tube is only about 5 years old  everything was replaced with in the last  5 to 7 years   I have to try to isolate  where I'm getting the problem from    
Cable 
Helm 
Tube  
 Which one  that's what I have to find out
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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