Johnson steering cable

[Billy Bob]

Hi Everybody<br /><br />I've got a steering cable that is probably the same age as the motor, 1968. Steering so far is ok. I generally am a "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" kind of guy but would not want to be stranded, as it does not have a tiller handle. Are these hard to find? What about cost? <br /><br />thanks<br />Billy Bob

 

[Lark40]

Re: Johnson steering cable

Are you talking about a vinyl-coated steel cable that wraps around pulleys and is kept taut by springs, or a hydraulic steering rack with one large telescoping cable?<br /><br />Either is easy to replace.

 

[Billy Bob]

Re: Johnson steering cable

Hi Lark<br /><br />It is not the rigged looking set up. Neither does it appear to be hydraulic. It is a large (5/8") plastic cable looking affair. On the business end there is a metal tube nearly the size of the plastic covered cable. This tube connects to the motor. At the other end, the steering wheel is mated to a housing that I can only assume has a rack and pinion type movement. ???<br /><br />Are these expensive to replace? Remember, at this point, it is not 100% necessary. Is there a better system available for similar costs?<br /><br />After seeing a cable affair you described, I was willing to do this if the need/desire arose. I'd rather not after seeing what came on my brother's boat.<br /><br />thanks <br />Billy Bob