How to Grease Rudder?

[geezer]

I have a 96 Response LX and the gas tank is over the rudder. How can I get to the rudder to grease it?

[Woodski]

I believe there is enough room between the tank / floor and the rudder grease zerk to get a gun in there. Should be able to see it when you remove the floor section just behind the engine cover.

[geezer]

Thanks Woodski. Is there enough room there to swap out the steering cable, if necessary, without removing the tank? My steering is getting pretty stiff. Seems like it is worse when it hasn't been used in a while, but loosens up a little as the day goes on. Or maybe I just get used to it.

[geezer]

Well, I just found a great set of instructions to diagnose and replace the cable at another site. Not sure that my 96 response is rack and pinion, but the photos at the rudder really help.http://www.stewboy.com/english/index.html

Edited November 15, 2008 by geezer

[Woodski]

Yes, my buddy did his cable w/o removing the tank. Have fun!