RR teleflex steering cable

[alan]

"It's time to replace the

"It's time to replace the 'ole, original teleflex steering cable on my Johnson 1985 120 HP.

Unfortunately, the motor has to come off the transom to get this job done ( I have a 20' walk around Grady White ).


The Shop Manual does not go into detail about this project, so I would appreciate a little advice.

I also think it wise to R/R the tilt tube too - the tilt is very 'sticky' from this.

Where do I start, and where are the 'bitchy parts' of the project ? Any tricks i.e. to get the tilt tube out of the bracket ( I was thinking - maybe a pipe the same size diameter as the tube - hit lightly w/ a hammer? )

Any special installing / lubing for the new cable ?

Thx,

Alan ( [email protected] )"

 

[bubba]

" While the outboard is hangin

" While the outboard is hanging on a hoist behind the boat, I use an air-driven hammer with a long drift to remove the old cable. Of course the 1-1/8" jam nut must be fully backed off. Reaming out the tilt tube usually cleans it up. No reamer? Try a 5/8" drill bit (long one). The new cables need an adapter to fit into the old helms. Grease the hell out of the new cable before inserting it into the cleaned-up tilt tube. "

 

[jon]

" Alan,

I've never

" Alan,

I've never had to ream to get one out, but if it's stuck, twisting the ram by the tip w/ a wrench or screw-driver through the hole helps quite a bit. I've also heard that it's sometimes easier to remove the tilt tube from the OB in a real desperate situation.

Jon "

 

[rick]

" If you are going through the

" If you are going through the trouble to remove the motor, you might as well spend a few more bucks and replace the tube with a new stainless steel one. Might as well get the new bushing while you're at it. You won't regret it. "