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steering guard nut
MW	#1  Posted on 07/14/08 - 7:04 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1827 Comments: 10 Joined: 01/08/06	I installed a steering guard nut w/ "O" ring after replacing a frozen steering cable in my tilt tube, the nut has a zirk fitting for grease, it also has a port for optional steering lubricant (oil), I have NOT added anything yet, should I use marine rated grease, or use the Oil, or just leave it dry to protect the steering arm from salt water and sand. Can anyone who uses this device suggest the correct lubricant for salt water use. Thank's... mw
Phil T	#2  Posted on 07/14/08 - 7:18 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6991 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	I have used marine grease in both of my engine tilt tubes with a steersman nut installed. Never had a problem or a freeze up. In the spring, the steering is like "buttah" I would NOT leave it dry. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Derwd24	#3  Posted on 07/14/08 - 8:12 PM
Member Posts: 1607 Comments: 9 Joined: 05/09/07	I agree, I'd suggest greasing it too. Before you do, loosen the large nut on the other side (that holds the cable to the tilt tube), this will allow the grease to more easily flow through the tube. Dave - 1983 Outrage 22
MW	#4  Posted on 07/16/08 - 2:38 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1827 Comments: 10 Joined: 01/08/06	Marine grease it is, Thank's guy's ! mw