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I've owned a 1998 23ls with 7.4 and Volvo out-drive since 2002, which now has about 1,100 hrs., replaced gimbal bearing and power steering pump 2 years ago, steered fine last year, but this year it's hard to steer. Any advice on what the problems might be, (actuator)?
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I'm gonna bet it's your steering cable that needs to be replaced.
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Ytmsn wrote: Tue May 30, 2023 12:05 pm I'm gonna bet it's your steering cable that needs to be replaced.
Yup. That’s probably it. We just replaced ours and it will make a world of difference.

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Hey A7! We had to put everything on hold, so we've not finished it yet. Kind of a long story...
I hope you and your family are all good. Most of those kids must be grown by now!
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Ytmsn wrote: Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:58 am Hey A7! We had to put everything on hold, so we've not finished it yet. Kind of a long story...
I hope you and your family are all good. Most of those kids must be grown by now!
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Ahh, roger that YT.
..and thanks for asking.

Our youngest graduated summa cum laude last weekend from College with a Computer Science-Artificial Intelligence degree. She accepted a job with a local robotics company.
Our oldest graduated cum laude with an MBA last weekend at the same college as well. He's a budget analyst at Dick's Sporting goods headquarters here in Pit.
They both walked across the stage together. So proud of them!

At least I know now they'll be productive members of society with a grounded world view loving righteousness. ...(and I don't have to worry about them living as hobos under a bridge. :))

How's the 262 runnin''? Replace your steering cable yet?
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AsLan7 wrote: Fri Jun 02, 2023 9:25 am .
Ytmsn wrote: Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:58 am Hey A7! We had to put everything on hold, so we've not finished it yet. Kind of a long story...
I hope you and your family are all good. Most of those kids must be grown by now!
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Ahh, roger that YT.
..and thanks for asking.

Our youngest graduated summa cum laude last weekend from College with a Computer Science-Artificial Intelligence degree. She accepted a job with a local robotics company.
Our oldest graduated cum laude with an MBA last weekend at the same college as well. He's a budget analyst at Dick's Sporting goods headquarters here in Pit.
They both walked across the stage together. So proud of them!

At least I know now they'll be productive members of society with a grounded world view loving righteousness. ...(and I don't have to worry about them living as hobos under a bridge. :))

How's the 262 runnin''? Replace your steering cable yet?
Congrats on the kids graduating!!
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Thanks K!
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Wow crazy! I remember her in HS. Lol
Congrats!
My youngest just graduated HS. Lol
Proud dad moments forsure👍
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AsLan7 wrote: Fri Jun 02, 2023 9:25 am .
Ytmsn wrote: Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:58 am Hey A7! We had to put everything on hold, so we've not finished it yet. Kind of a long story...
I hope you and your family are all good. Most of those kids must be grown by now!
.


Ahh, roger that YT.
..and thanks for asking.

Our youngest graduated summa cum laude last weekend from College with a Computer Science-Artificial Intelligence degree. She accepted a job with a local robotics company.
Our oldest graduated cum laude with an MBA last weekend at the same college as well. He's a budget analyst at Dick's Sporting goods headquarters here in Pit.
They both walked across the stage together. So proud of them!

At least I know now they'll be productive members of society with a grounded world view loving righteousness. ...(and I don't have to worry about them living as hobos under a bridge. :))

How's the 262 runnin''? Replace your steering cable yet?

That's good stuff A7! You're a good dad so no doubt you've got good kids!
And slap yourself! My steering cable is fine...🤞
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