Yes, pics would help. If you're talking about the clamp block that attaches the aft end of the steering cable to the hull (stringer side wall or rudder backing plate), my 89 was just a metal on metal ball and socket. Mine was worn so bad we lost the steering during the test drive. Good for me - we couldn't determine the cause at the time & a strong negotiating point to drop the price further. Double good for me - a relatively easy and cheap fix to replace the assembly.