Steering Replacement Question... last one I promise

matfalk

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I am still trying to get my steering kit replaced, combination of money and timing problems have prevented me from having it done by now. Here's my last question. The old steering system was an Old Style Teleflex Rack and Pinion Dual cable system. The new system that I ordered is a Uflex Rotech II dual cable rotary system. Today I spoke to the mechanic at the shop I'm going to use, and he was trying to tell me that there probably isn't enough space under the console for a rotary system if the old system was rack and pinion. Could that be possible? I looked under there and there appears to be quite a bit of space. How big is a rotary helm? I'm just trying to get a second opinion before I send the new kit back and spend more money on a dual cable rack kit.
 

5150abf

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Re: Steering Replacement Question... last one I promise

I have new Teleflex and it is maybe 8-9'' round and 6-8'' deep with a tube that the extra cable goes in that is about a foot long.

Don't know what your helm looks like but if it would fit a rack it should be able to fit a rotary.
 

krakatoa

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Re: Steering Replacement Question... last one I promise

My firend I already change over a week my steering system from Rack & Pinion dual to Rotary Single, take a look to this post there is pictures and video , this will answer all your questions. Hope this helps...
 

krakatoa

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Re: Steering Replacement Question... last one I promise

Anyway, what boat did you won, I mean model year and engine hp???
 

matfalk

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Re: Steering Replacement Question... last one I promise

It's a 1989 Stratos 285 PF. It's an 18 foot with a 150 HP Evinrude V6.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: Steering Replacement Question... last one I promise

Today I spoke to the mechanic at the shop I'm going to use, and he was trying to tell me that there probably isn't enough space under the console for a rotary system if the old system was rack and pinion.

get another MECH. he has no idea what he is talking about. Rotary is designed for tight spaces.
 
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