Steering cable

[highlander88]

Im working on amid seventies crestliner...<br />The last owner re-wound the cable (one piece) so the steering was backwards...<br />In my efforts to unwind and rewind @ the steering column I found some interesting problems to say the least.<br />I cant seem to get the one piece steering system to work for me..I got it wound back but it doesnt hold once i let go of the wheel the cable unwinds at the column again.<br />signed frustrated

 

[Oldsaltydog]

Re: Steering cable

Do you have the motor end of the cable attached someplace?

 

[DJ]

Re: Steering cable

Do you have the cable sheath attached to the steering head? If not, it will wind right out.

 

[Link]

Re: Steering cable

I bet that is frustrating indeed<br /><br />Couple quick questions<br />This is cable steering with pulleys and springs?<br />What size is the outboard motor?<br /><br />The reason I ask is because it might be easier and safer to put a newer steering system in and second in our state on 50 hp and above Dealers can not sell a boat with type of steering.<br /><br />Will be instresting to see what the fix is to keep the cable from unwinding. Bet it will be something simple <br /><br />Luck to ya<br />Link

 

[highlander88]

Re: Steering cable

Okay...Thanx you guys all your help has led me to success!!!! <br />One question I do have is this I may follow your advice and get a new steering system. Any suggestions?<br />signed better now.<br /><br />Break Out Another Thousand!!!

 

[Link]

Re: Steering cable

highlander88 <br />Not another 1000 this time LOL<br />But since it's only 145.00 that leaves you a 855.00 savings that you can spend on other stuff <br />What was the fix for the cable un wrapping BTW<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cgi?cart_id=841945130&keywords=teleflex+steering+systems