Steering cable removal help

[CheapboatKev]

Ya Ya Ya..I know..I can post in the Johnnyrude section.
But my fellow mob members are my go to guys.

In removing the 70hp Johnny yesterday, I came to a grinding halt with the steering cable.
Removed the pivot arm linkage.
Removed the 2 inch and half (?) lock nuts on the tube.
Spun the wheel hard to Starboard.
Cable goes back through but stops maybe 6 or 8 inches.
Do I need to disconnect some type of stop bolt under the helm for it to come through?
Do I just need to move the motor over to Port?

 

[Captmills]

Re: Steering cable removal help

mine pulled free from the helm no problem, but would not pull out from the tube at all, and still won't. corroded so bad I thought they were one part. live and learn.

 

[Stephenatx]

Re: Steering cable removal help

I had to move the motor over on mine.

 

[Pugetsound]

Re: Steering cable removal help

DAmn I hate it when that happens . Lots of oil and a block of wood .a used tilt tube might help to drive it thru the motor. Good luck. Pugetsound

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Steering cable removal help

It could be jammed/stuck in there but you almost always have to remove the outboard to get the steering cable out of the tube eh.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: Steering cable removal help

Thanks guys...I did whack it Sunday with a block of wood and a 2lb sledge (aka RBFH) she didnt budge.
I will try some carb cleaner solvent nd see if that removes some gunk..
Worst case scenario is I disconnect at the helm and drag the cable along with the motor.
When I need to replace (maybe NOW is a good idea huh?) I'll cut that be-aaaach outta there

 

[DirtyHarry83]

Re: Steering cable removal help

To pull my cable I had to hoist the OB slowly and then pull the boat up a few inches. After that it was a slow slide off procedure.
No way I would have the space to pull the cable with the engine still mounted to the transom.

 

[barato2]

Re: Steering cable removal help

When I need to replace (maybe NOW is a good idea huh?) I'll cut that be-aaaach outta there

I LOVE THE SMELL OF NAPALM, ER, CUTTING WHEELS, IN THE MORNING

 

[Captmills]

Re: Steering cable removal help

cut mine with a sawzall (not recommended) messy, sparks, kickback:redface: