Steering shot -aftermkt replacement

[scook]

Yeah, post lots of pictures - I'm going to need to do this at some point. Got a fair amount of slop in my steering.

[summercooler1]

Hi guys, I am also in the process of replacing the steering in my 1988 V-20. It looks like I have to cut a panel under the steering helm to get the old steering helm out. Would I be able to use a 8 inch inspection plate or cut out for a 8X12 hatch.

[macojoe]

Be better off removing the motor and doing it right

[phatdaddy]

not that familar with an 88, but on most cuddys , the helm will come out of the hole the glove box is in.

[inaforty]

I removed/installed our helm thru the glove box.

[Blue_Runner]

On the V21 you just climb down in the cuddy to take that puppy out. Piece o cake.

[summercooler1]

Have no glove box on this 88, so there is no acess to the steering helm. I have looked at other v-20's and I guess I will have to install a 8 inch round inspection plate or a door. The cherry picker in the garage and is waiting patiently to swing that Yamaha to remove the cable from the tilt tube which is already loose and ready to come out.Looks easy enouph. Should be in the water soon.Thanks for your help.

[sven]

I just fixed my overheat problem (missing washer, lowered water pump pressure). Now back to take the steering. Marina wants $488 to just pull the boat and unbolt motor and remove old steering rod and slap the new one in. Thats $288 laborer (2 x 144 per hr) and $10 per foot to pull it out for me. I came up with the idea of borrowing my friends engine hoist and doing it at the dock myself when hopefully nobodys looking. $500 lot a moollah for not that much work. We'll see what happens. The old rod seems to be a bit of a ***** to get out. I hammer it and it moves, but not much. Once i get a better angle of attack when I move the engine, Im sure I can bang the hell out of it and get it to slide through. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

[macojoe]

Spray with PB Blaster a few times while you wait to get ready, also a propane torch will help!! When you get it in the tube use a old 1/2 extension to drive it the rest of the way out.

[summercooler1]

how are you making out with the steering, i am just out of the atlantic highlands.