Steering fix for UMI..

[yamaslut]

I'm sure this has been covered a million times, but here's my version..

Ace Hardware - 5/64 SS Cotter pin, 5/64 drill bit..

1. Drill bolt through nut and post while nut for steering is installed at desired tightness..
2. Make sure this is the spot you want it...
3. Use a cutting wax or some oil so you don't burn up the bit right away.
4. slide pin in the hole to ensure clean fit
5. bend the pin so it locks into place good and won't slide out

the total cost for this fix is $1.45, I already had the drill bit :Banane01:

 

[Mark44]

My fix was a threaded clamp on shaft collar from McMaster #3014K15 $11.38. I also put it in the mill and machined a flat on each side so a wrench would fit on it. I don’t like channel lock marks.

Mark44

 

[DAG]

yup its been covered, but a little tutorial and some pics helps the reading inclined members
good job

 

[yamaslut]

My fix was a threaded clamp on shaft collar from McMaster #3014K15 $11.38. I also put it in the mill and machined a flat on each side so a wrench would fit on it. I don’t like channel lock marks.

Mark44

you got ripped off....

:biggthumpup:

 

[Superjetjim]

The same idea but using a castle nut also allows adjustment as bearings wears and also avoids having to drill through the nut!

 

[Aquaholic]

I'm kinda at a loss as to why you guys need to go through this? I've used red loctite on my boats for years without any unwanted loosening.

 

[oxnard111]

I too have not had any problems with loosening, but I have seen many many that do.

 

[yamaslut]

I couldn't get anything to work...

 

[oxnard111]

please put in my place if this is too much of a highjack, but has anybody tried the UMI 2007 version? I heard it has a castle nut design.

 

[SuperJETT]

I'm kinda at a loss as to why you guys need to go through this? I've used red loctite on my boats for years without any unwanted loosening.

It seems hit or miss. I've never had UMI, still using stock, but have seen countless people have problems over the years.

 

[yamaslut]

please put in my place if this is too much of a highjack, but has anybody tried the UMI 2007 version? I heard it has a castle nut design.

awesome... glad to see they are fixing the issue

 

[LBE]

awesome... glad to see they are fixing the issue

Only took 11 years. There on the cutting edge now.

 

[brett]

the one i bought from Geoff hasnt loosened on me yet. loctite holdin so far

 

[MADMAT]

I followed someones instructions in here and shot everything with brake cleaner and then red loc tite. Hasn't budged in weeks.

I like the cotter pin though.

 

[yamaslut]

Only took 11 years. There on the cutting edge now.

lol....

 

[skatebros]

i haven't had any problems with mine ever since someone pointed out the correct place to put that small o ring.