how to remove cable from rack or rack from helm?

[seaswirl71]

I have a 1970 60 hp evinrude, steering is crazy tight, I have greased the zirc fittings , and noticed some hardened grease looking like it had seeped out at some point, anyways I am wondering how to id the type of steering i have so I can try to figure it out. I have a manual on the way but would like to get started on this as there are some other things that must be addressed also.
thanks

 

[seaswirl71]

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Re: steering id and advice

well manual got here today it has great info in it but nothing about the steering ? anybody know where to look for some info on how to take it apart?

 

[tashasdaddy]

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Re: steering id and advice

this is a rotary helm

this is a rack helm

having a 40 year old system, i would completely replace it.

 

[seaswirl71]

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Re: steering id and advice

ok after the doctor today i will crawl around and see if i can figure out which one it is. I will also take some pics as to get some confirmation. Thanks

 

[seaswirl71]

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Re: steering id and advice

ok its rack I believe I have the cable disconnected from the motor and loose from the helm but cant pull the cable out from the helm as it hits the boat. I have attached some pics, do i unbolt the nuts in red in the pic and then it will come down so I can slide it out? or am I missing something? thanks

 

[seaswirl71]

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Re: steering id and advice

anybody? i gotta get this done tomorrow so we can hit the lake sat. pretty sure I just take these bolts out and the rack will come down but have never worked on one of these before. Thanks again

 

[tashasdaddy]

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Re: steering id and advice

go buy a new rotary system. and install it. much easier, and user friendly.

 

[seaswirl71]

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Re: steering id and advice

I would love to be able to buy a new one but all we can afford is a cable so please anybody can I just unbolt those nuts and drop down the rack or do I need to pull the wheel and all?