90 Hp Etec Tiller steering torque questions
Justin J
Posted 3/18/2012 11:45 PM (#546869)
Subject: 90 Hp Etec Tiller steering torque questions


I just bought a 618T ranger and was surprised by the amount of torque on the tiller handel the 90 put out, just wondering if anybody else had the same problems or what anyone can suggest Thanks for any reponses
justin
sworrall
Posted 3/18/2012 11:50 PM (#546870 - in reply to #546869)
Subject: Re: 90 Hp Etec Tiller steering torque questions





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Adjust the torque tab if the engine has one. On the cavitation plate, adjustable tab.
Almost-B-Good
Posted 3/19/2012 7:38 AM (#546882 - in reply to #546869)
Subject: RE: 90 Hp Etec Tiller steering torque questions




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Location: Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Also, the angle of trim, the degree of planing, and possibly the centering of the motor can contribute to torque.
VMS
Posted 3/19/2012 8:22 AM (#546890 - in reply to #546869)
Subject: Re: 90 Hp Etec Tiller steering torque questions





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Location: Elk River, Minnesota
+1 to Worrall on this one... Adjust the tab... that should help the torque at all trim levels.

Steve