steering problems with a diverter

[hack job]

VanDeano
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[burning cole]

I just changed the rack and pinon on my boat this season. Steering with one finger is not a problem when the diverter is in the middle. If I have it all the way up or down due to compression in the bowl it is really hard to turn. A new steering cable is not going to make the difference it is just the way it is.

[77charger]

i notice mine is a little harder to steer when in the down pos. also but frees up in the upper notches.rack and pinion is new as is the cable.

[NorCal Gameshow]

i hope i didn't just waste a $150.00 on new steering i'll find out this weekend....

[AGGRESSOR JETS]

77charger:
i notice mine is a little harder to steer when in the down pos. also but frees up in the upper notches.rack and pinion is new as is the cable.If you diagram the angle in the down you will see you are using part of your steering as lift. Same way Reverse in the down is less effective. Dave