relpacing steering cable on a 1987 268

[john1947]

Hi,
My steering set up over the winter.I disconnected the cable from the merc and it still was tighter more than it should.Some are now going with fluid repacement but i would have to change my autopilot if I went that way.
Any expereince doing this job would be more than welcome
thanks
john

 

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[john1947]

Hi,
I have the orginal steering or rack and pinion.I did disconnec at the engine and it does turn but harder than it should.
Thanks so much for replying.Looking forward to your reply.

best
john

 

[268 Frakenboat]

Hi,
I have the original steering or rack and pinion.I did disconnect at the engine and it does turn but harder than it should.
Thanks so much for replying.Looking forward to your reply.

best
john

HI, Just in case you need a new steering cable, I just removed one from a 1988 268 yesterday. Steering worked fine, I am dismantling the boat. PM me if you need it.

 

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[john1947]

Thanks john

 

[john1947]

315 945 5767Hieel turns harder than it should disconnected, how hard is to remove hem, lots of wiring, I have a helm off another boat 18 ft cable with helm steerwhell not crome wonder if it would work let me know where I could find one
Thanks much
John
315 945 5767

 

[john1947]

Hi,Thanks everyone I found a reasonable one close by at west marine.The job still looks daunting somewhat.Some say leave the old cable in or take it out.Have to see if it's tied into a harness anywhere.
Thanks agin
john