Teleflex ssc-12416

[Sunny2007]

Goodday all,
Working on my 86 Bayliner,20' Capri,i/o,5l, steering cable again this year.
Never got around to replacing the cable last year.
It's a rack type mechanical steering system.I know it's a 16 ft cable and runs about $180.oo Canadian plus taxes,no shipping on that.
I've disconnected the i/o end of the cable and manually moved the i/o and it moves very freely.
The steering wheel itself is free and easy at idle and slow speeds.The steering is only tight when the drive is at higher torques.
Would it be wise to replace the cable and hope things improve or is there a problem with the design of this rack steering method?
What about an upgrade,like a hydraulic method ?

Thanks in advance

 

[Sunny2007]

Re:Steering Problem- Teleflex ssc-12416

Re:Steering Problem- Teleflex ssc-12416

This steering situation is a safety issue for me,so i ordered the cable and will have to wait and see if the steering improves any.
The kit i ordered is an upgrade and comes with the helm.
Won't receive parts for another week they say,and think I'll wait till then before
trying to remove the steering wheel.

Any ideas on removing the steering wheel?Is it just a nut?

 

[Uraijit]

Re: Teleflex ssc-12416

It's usually press-fitted on, with a nut. You'll probably need to remove the nut, and then use a steering wheel puller to remove it.