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Location: Jackson, MO | Guys,
Took the new (to me) 08 Tundra on the lake for the first time. Everything went great, however the Opti (no power steering) pulls HARD to the right. I drove a long way to pick this up, so having the dealer fix the issue is next to impossible. I haven't yet read the manual, but is there a way to adjust the "alignment" myself?
Thanks,
Mike |
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| What model Tundra? What Motor?
I almost have to assume it's a 18' Tundra with a 150 or less Opti. I cannot imagine any boat with a 225 Opti would not have hydraulic steering. Even a 18' with a 150 should have no feedback cable steering.
Is it still there when you trim it up? |
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Location: Jackson, MO | It's an 18' 2008 model with a 2007 opti 150. I did notice that it doesn't do it when it is trimmed up. No power steering on this. Any ideas? |
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| OK. Is there a trim tab on the lower unit, on the back of the cavitation plate? If so, you can try to adjust this to take out some of the torque steer. If not, you'll have to learn to trim the motor up as soon as you can, to make the steering easier.
Still kind of wondering if they didn't put no feedback steering on it. That doesn't make it easier to turn, but it should help with the torque steer.
Also, you may want to check to see if the motor is too low. When on plane, the cavitation plate should not be under the surface of the water. this can cause pulling, too, but usually to the left? |
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Location: Berlin | Might want to move the motor up one hole. |
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| I'll second the trim tab advice. It is the silver colored round tab with a fin sticking down. Tweak it until you get it. Start with small turns. |
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| I don't think Optis come with torque tabs anymore. My 135 didn't have one, neither does my 225.
They can be purchased and installed, I just don't think they are 'standard' equipment any longer. |
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Location: Omro,Wi. | Trim tab may help some (if there is one) but the most likely fix would be to distribute the weight evenly. Chances are one side is heavier, and causing the bow to act like your off=shore boards do. Had the same problem with a smaller boat I owned. Another thing to try is to trim the motor up slightly before taking off, if it doesn't do it as bad then switch to a smaller pitch on your prop...hope this helps.
Edited by Hafe 6/7/2010 7:15 PM
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