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Short Wave Sportfishing

On 10 May 2007 15:40:59 -0700, wrote:

Him, I recently bought an 82 Whaler Montauk that has a 1999 Johnson
Motor. The motor runs but needs carb overhauls...
The thing I'm unsure about is the steering! It's very difficult to
turn, so I'm thinking that the fluid is low or bad. How would I go
about filling this? I'm not familiar with the fittings on it. It has 2
hydraulic nipples? , which look to have tiny ball bearings in them. If
anyone could lead me to the device/tool I'd need to fill or flush the
fluid, I'd appreciate it! Thanks-

If it's hydraulic steering the reservoir is in the helm. Should be a
little knob on the top of the helm post which is the fill point.

If it's mechanical, you probably have to replace the cable from the
rack/pinion unit under the console to the engine.

Based on the age of the Montauk, I would suspect it's the later rather
than the former.

The nipples on the engine are grease fittings. You might want to
grease them and see if that helps - it may or may not.