Frozen Steering

[ProfessorM]

If I could change it over, make a new one , I would. It is what it is. Just bad design. Just take precautions and it is really no problem.

[macojoe]

when replacing the tubes they do sell SS now ask your dealer when you need one. My friend just did his Yamaha

[Motor Fish]

Still no luck. I'm hesitant to cut the cable, don't quite know what I'm getting into.

On a scale of 1 to 10, where would you rate the complexity of replacing a steering cable?

Are replacement parts pretty standard?

Thanks for all the help. Just trying to guage what I'm getting into.

[MTC]

If you want to bring it by friday I will see if I can help you free it up
Behind Good Sport on 3A in Cohasset
166 King st

[Van]

There is some advice on Teleflex's website FAQs.

http://www.teleflexmarine.com/cgi-bi...=us&link2=1043


Click FAQs and mechanical steering....

If its stuck that bad, they do suggest cutting the cable and tapping it out. Use lots of PB blaster......

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Motor Fish

Still no luck. I'm hesitant to cut the cable, don't quite know what I'm getting into.

On a scale of 1 to 10, where would you rate the complexity of replacing a steering cable?

Are replacement parts pretty standard?

Thanks for all the help. Just trying to guage what I'm getting into.

Not a bad job if it's the cable...If you have the clearance to get the cable out....Sometimes you have to unbolt the motor to get some clearance.....

[Van]

Originally Posted by Motor Fish

Still no luck. I'm hesitant to cut the cable, don't quite know what I'm getting into.

On a scale of 1 to 10, where would you rate the complexity of replacing a steering cable?

Are replacement parts pretty standard?

Thanks for all the help. Just trying to guage what I'm getting into.

The cable is easy to replace, I am doing mine because its gotten a bit stiff. Not in the tilt tube, but within the cable. There should be a stamped/painted part number on the cable at the helm end maybe a foot or two down. Just type that number into google products and VIOLA !!!
Something like (SSC or QC (quick connect)) with a four digit number the last two numbers are the length. I found mine on ebay cheap.

The cables are typically around 70-90 bucks online.

I am lucky because I modified the motor well to get the cable in WITHOUT moving the engine (that would suck!!!!!)... So replacing for me is easy. I can't tell you how it will be for you. You have to have enough room to pull the rod straight and fully out of the tube without bending it (that is assuming it comes free). If you can get the old one out that way, the new one will go in the same. Feed the new one through the boat from the stern toward the helm go past the helm so you can get it in the tilt tube first, and bolted on. Then you just spin the wheel to pull the pigtail end into the helm, then bolt on the cable end to the helm. Your done.

When I'm done reassembling, I'll post a pic of what I use to get long life out of these cables. I have not had to remove the cable in years and it still did not get stuck in the tilt tube. I think it just wore out internally.

[Van]

Finished the steering cable install today and i took a couple of pics to show how I keep it working well.

The bellows is neoprene and last forever. It keeps water off the tube and rod and also keeps grease form dripping down into the well.

On the cable side I added the "steering buddy". It lubricates the internal of the cable not in the tilt tube. It increases the life of the cable. I am powered with a 175 rude and there is alot of torque. The mechanical steering is tough but works just fine for me ..and it builds .

[Mr. Sandman]

Those cables are a PIA. Remove and replace, don't f' with it.

That steering on the verado is the way to go.

[Van]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

Those cables are a PIA. Remove and replace, don't f' with it.

That steering on the verado is the way to go.

Steer by wire? Right.
Its throttle and shift by wire too if I'm not mistaken.

Very slick, no heavy hoses or cables....