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05-24-2015, 11:03 AM #1Senior Member
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Hard To Steer
I have 2004 Moomba Movius LSV. Just lauched it and it's a bit$h to steer, especially at medium/higher speeds. I found this our right after I found wet warm saturated carpet under my feet....ruptured heater core.
Anyway, back to my steering. I've searched already and it sounds like there is a zirk fitting somewhere. Can somebody direct me to where I can find this please?
Also, if somebody could help tell me what type of steering cable I need and where to buy one I would appreciate it very much.
Thanx in advance for any help!Moomba Dad
Ausable Lake, MI
2004 Mobius LSV
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05-24-2015, 11:32 AM #2Senior Member
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Fitting is on the inside where the rudder shaft comes through the hull. I found the best access is from the passenger side. You'll need to remove the locker side panel but still not easy to get a grease gun on it.
2005 Mobius LSV
325 EFI
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05-31-2015, 10:32 AM #3
Hard To Steer
You can build an extension to attach to the zerks easy and cheap. You could even leave it on.
Here is a pic or 2, if you have questions, ask.
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06-01-2015, 11:58 AM #4Senior Member
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If the cable hasn't been greased regularly, water can get in and cause it to start binding. Adding grease may get it going but don't be surprised if you need to replace it. New cables almost always result in: "wow this steers so easy now".
2007 Mobius LSV
1989 Sanger Skier DX - sold
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06-01-2015, 12:04 PM #5Senior Member
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Yep, it steers so easy now!
We replaced it this past weekend. What a pain-in-the-a$$ though. It would have helped if I had long arms with three elbows in each to get under/around all the crap on the motor. But hey, it's done and I save a chunk of $ by doing it myself.Moomba Dad
Ausable Lake, MI
2004 Mobius LSV
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06-01-2015, 02:57 PM #6
So my buddy had his cable replaced last year and he said it was perfect all year long. He called me from the lake yesterday and said it is now really hard to turn the wheel again. He asked me if I thought that the cable would need to be replaced again after just 1 yr. I told him I didn't think so and that I thought he should call the dealer who replaced the cable and ask them about it. Is it likely that it would be bad after just 1 yr? Do you actually grease the cable or the zerk fitting at the rudder? Just trying to pass some info to my buddy, thanks.
Scott
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2007 Mobius LSV
1997 Sea Ray 190
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06-01-2015, 03:52 PM #7Senior Member
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Just greased mine for the only time in last 7 years.
Moomba Dad
Ausable Lake, MI
2004 Mobius LSV
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06-01-2015, 05:01 PM #8Senior Member
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06-01-2015, 06:59 PM #9
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06-02-2015, 09:39 PM #10Senior Member
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