Steering feels loose 1996 Seadoo XP 800

[Villeneuve27]

Have a couple problems I am tackling getting the machine ready for the season. My steering column has some play within the steering shaft, for lack of a better word, which makes the steering handles feel loose. I'm not talking about play within the steering back and forth this is more so up and down. Is their a wear item such as a bushing or something in the steering column?

 

[Dr Honda]

It's a common issue. I don't think the parts are available anymore... so all you can do is get a used steering bushing, and hope it's tighter.

 

[LouDoo]

Honestly I've never had this problem but looking at the parts diagram I would suspect one or both of the bushings part(s) no. 68 & 69 are worn.

http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche...210&B=20&modelid=1996 Sea Doo PWC XP STEERING

Lou

 

[Villeneuve27]

Honestly I've never had this problem but looking at the parts diagram I would suspect one or both of the bushings part(s) no. 68 & 69 are worn.

http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche...210&B=20&modelid=1996 Sea Doo PWC XP STEERING

Lou

I would also presume that one of those is the culprit, I guess if there are no parts available then there isn't much I can do. I'm sure I could rebuild it and rig something up but not sure if I have the patience right now.

 

[LouDoo]

Actually part no. 69 shows as available, you might want to PM minnetonka4me and see if he has a good used #68. I think I remember seeing a fix for this on the forum, don't laugh but I think making a shim out of a beer can was part of the fix. I'll see if I can find it.

Lou

 

[LouDoo]

I didn't find the thread I was looking for, but I did find this, it might be of help.

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?32032-loose-sterring-stem-column&highlight=loose+steering

Lou

 

[Villeneuve27]

I didn't find the thread I was looking for, but I did find this, it might be of help.

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?32032-loose-sterring-stem-column&highlight=loose+steering

Lou

Looks like I don't have "permission" to view this. I fixed the issue to my liking however by spacing out the distance between part #10 and the body of the Seadoo. This created a slight downwards pressure and therefore tension in the steering column enough to get rid of the play in the bushing. For now the fix will do, as an added bonus I now have a very slight increase in steering effort which is actually quite nice. Gives the steering a little weight.

Thanks

 

[n3k0de]

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?39759-Older-Model-Steering-Column-Fix

 

[LouDoo]

That's it, I knew I wasn't crazy. Thanks,

Lou