Replacing Steering Cable need help

[Pas Bon]

I am replacing the steering cable on a teleflex rack and pinion on a 1880 bay stealth with 115 yamaha 4 stroke.

I don't have enough room to slide the steering arm out of the tilt tube of the motor. The cable makes a slight bend where it enters the back of the boat. Does the steering arm detatch from the cable. I am stuck please help

 

[JCF350]

Re: Replacing Steering Cable need help

Some boats you have to move the engine to get the cable out. Sometimes over a bit, sometimes off the boat.

 

[5150abf]

Re: Replacing Steering Cable need help

To get the old one out just cut it, your gonna throw it away anyhow and do the motor end first on the new cable.
Just a thought.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Replacing Steering Cable need help

if you haven't gotten the new cable, go with a new nofeedback rotary helm system. just a little more $, easier to install, great upgrade to the boat.

 

[Pas Bon]

Re: Replacing Steering Cable need help

OKAY we got it out and ordered a new replacement cable

The old man insisted on sticking with the rack and pinion he was paying for it so I couldn't really argue:redface:....$95.00 on-line so thats that!

Next question (posted thread) is the cable buddy lube system worth the money?

 

[5150abf]

Re: Replacing Steering Cable need help

I would say if you fish salt water or store your boat outside it can't hurt.
I fish freshwater and have never had a problen in 5-6 years but I keep a little grease on the motor end and store my boat in the garage.
Rack and pinion systems aren't bad there are just better systems now, it will work fine.

 

[Pas Bon]

Re: Replacing Steering Cable need help

I agree..and we take good care of the boat the old cable lasted 7 years!