Making slow and steady progress on my '71 18' SS sterndrive. Since I bought about a year ago, I have just repowered and moved from a pre-alpha drive to an Alpha One drive.
Unfortunately, the steering cable does not fit the Alpha One steering lever on the outdrive so I need a new cable. Anyone with an 18' SS sterndrive remember what length cable they used? I will measure when the cable is removed -- but would like to start pricing.
The helm is a rotary system that I'll probably replace as well while doing the cable.
Uflex and Teleflex sites seem to recommend hydraulic systems for non-power assisted sterndrives. Is that really necessary for Mercruiser 140?
Is there any clear difference between Teleflex or Uflex?
Thanks
Unfortunately, the steering cable does not fit the Alpha One steering lever on the outdrive so I need a new cable. Anyone with an 18' SS sterndrive remember what length cable they used? I will measure when the cable is removed -- but would like to start pricing.
The helm is a rotary system that I'll probably replace as well while doing the cable.
Uflex and Teleflex sites seem to recommend hydraulic systems for non-power assisted sterndrives. Is that really necessary for Mercruiser 140?
Is there any clear difference between Teleflex or Uflex?
Thanks
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