Steering cable part number

[timharper89]

Looking for help finding a steering cable part for my 1987 for winns sundowner 195 4.3l mercruiser. Not sure if this is the right forum, but I need a new steering cable. Disconnected the cable from the outdrive and the drive moved easily and smoothly. Then I disconnected the cable at the helm, and the wheel turned very easily. From what I've read, this looks like needing a new cable. Looking at my cable , it's hard to tell, but it looks like a 15 foot cable, but I'm not sure what the other digits mean. I'll attach a picture . I tried putting what I saw in a Google search with no luck . Any help is appreciated.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Steerin' cable ain't outdrive parts, I'll move this to trhe steerin', 'n controls forum for ya,.....

Findin' a new cable to fit yer old helm, likely won't happen,.....
Buy a helm, 'n cable "Kit", then all ya gotta know is the length,.....

 

[timharper89]

So any helm and cable kit that is 15 feet would work? Are they universal to my steering wheel?

 

[Bondo]

So any helm and cable kit that is 15 feet would work? Are they universal to my steering wheel?

Donno what ya got,.... New/ newer helms use a 3/4" tapered wheel hub,....

The difference 'tween the rack, or rotary, is the available space behind the dash,.....

 

[timharper89]

Ok thanks. I finally found one that was in stock. I'll see how it goes soon