How to hook Teleflex Rack cable to 1962 outboard

[outonbizniz]

I have a 1962 Evinrude 75HP outboard. The boat I own has a teleflex rack system. The outboard that was not sold with the boat had the tube type steering system. My motor does not. The cable on the teleflex system is siezed. I will be replacing it.<br />Question is how does the steering cable attach to the outboard? I know how it attaches to the transom.<br /><br />Here is a pic of the steering hook up that my outboard has. I have the bracket that the pulley cables would have attached to. Does the teleflex cable bolt through one of the holes on this bracket or do I need a different bracket? Does teleflex carry these?<br />

 

[outonbizniz]

Re: How to hook Teleflex Rack cable to 1962 outboard

I now know that what I'm looking for is a clevis adapter. Still don't have a source. Teleflex doesn't have them.

 

[Lark40]

Re: How to hook Teleflex Rack cable to 1962 outboard

The system shown in the ad is the old cable/pulley system. Have one my old boat. <br /><br />Many, many thousands of these have been converted to Teleflex-style systems over the years, so adapters were made.<br /><br />You might ask at older marinas, chances are that mechanics there may be able to find a new or used adapter for you.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: How to hook Teleflex Rack cable to 1962 outboard

outonbizniz <br /><br />Not sure exactly what your after, but try this link and look around a bit. Might have what you're after.<br /> <br /><br />boatingsolutions

 

[Franki]

Re: How to hook Teleflex Rack cable to 1962 outboard

Teleflex do make an adaptor.. just put one on my boat... (72 model motor, same situation.)<br /><br />I can find the part number if you like..<br /><br />cost me $80 AUD.. has a tube the cable fits into.. and a bracket on a ball joint that bolts to the transom with the tube locked into it..<br /><br />There is another one for boats with narrow splashwells that is much neater..<br />it fits into the whole where the current cables come out.<br />the new cable will fit into this and lock in place.<br /><br />both versions also have a bracket that goes between the cable and the steering arm on the motor, that allows the motor to tilt without bending the end of the steering cable...<br /><br />rgds<br /><br />Franki

 

[outonbizniz]

Re: How to hook Teleflex Rack cable to 1962 outboard

Frankie,<br /><br />If you have the teleflex part number for the piece that actually attaches to the motor...bolts to the handle somehow that would be great.<br /><br />The piece I have is identical to the one in the picture for pulley steering. I do have access to the circular rubber mounting part that goes into the splashwell (mine is narrow enough to use it).<br /><br />Could you take a few pics of the setup you have to help me picture it.

 

[outonbizniz]

Re: How to hook Teleflex Rack cable to 1962 outboard

^^<br /><br />Still with us Frankie?

 

[crab bait]

Re: How to hook Teleflex Rack cable to 1962 outboard

i can't believe you live in WISCASSET maine and havin' a problem findin' parts..<br /><br /> when HAMILTON'S ,,the best cottonpickin' marine store on the east coast ,, is in your backyard..!!<br /><br />if they don't have it,, it ain't made..

 

[snapperbait]

Re: How to hook Teleflex Rack cable to 1962 outboard

Outonbizniz... Here's what you need... web page <br />

 

[outonbizniz]

Re: How to hook Teleflex Rack cable to 1962 outboard

Look at all the baits!!<br /><br />Snapper...no through tube on this old a motor...thanks for tryin though.<br /><br />Crab...I frequent Hamilton's...I talked to them first. I think they have some stuff that I could make work. I do know that evinrude made a bracket for these motors...One old Evinrude shop owner said "yeah, we had those, but I haven't seen one in a long time."<br /><br />Thanks all!

 

[snapperbait]

Re: How to hook Teleflex Rack cable to 1962 outboard

No dude, you missed it.. That is a tube.. Look a little closer... It bolts to the transom right in front of the motor... i

 

[oldboat1]

Re: How to hook Teleflex Rack cable to 1962 outboard

See if you can get to the ebay listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2406508370&category=31283 <br /><br />I think this is what you have in mind for connecting to the motor. You can also invent one yourself -- need to create a bracket.

 

[outonbizniz]

Re: How to hook Teleflex Rack cable to 1962 outboard

Thank you everyone!<br /><br />Mr bait...you are correct! That is an option! I didn't look as close as I should have.