Another Steerig Cable Question

[embo]

Question, how do you know when it's time to replace the cable? Generally speaking, should it take 1, 2 ,3 fingers to turn the wheel or what?

And I guess let's assume we are not in the water, but just sitting on the trailer.

Thanks

[firemangr82b1]

Embo, for me turning the steering wheel on the trailer wasnt that tough and I couldnt tell that it needed to be replaced, after I replaced it it was a little easier to turn on the trailer, but nothing that seemed to tell me that it was bad, however, when in the water it took two hands to make turns, you really had to crank on it, it became a safety issue, after I replaced the cable I can now turn on a dime in the water literally with one finger, HUGE difference!! and its a little easier on the trailer, but I wouldnt use the trailer technique to measure if it needs to be replaced, take it out on the water and see how difficult it is to turn,like I said, I can now turn sharp with just my index finger. I was told, generally a steering cable should last 5-7 years depending on how wet it gets during the boating season and how and where its stored and moisture issues, when I store mine for the winter, I turn my steering wheel all the way to the left which allows the outer sheeth to close over the cables and provides a little protection from the elements and rust, take a look at your cable and see which way to turn the wheel that (left or right)closes the sheeth over the cables and store it that way for winter...hope this helps...Firemangr82b1

[embo]

That does help. I wasn't sure where the referance should be so I chose the trailer. Also, I know it sounds probably funny to all you guys reading this but don't know how else to gauge the force it takes to turn the wheel except by using the "finger" guide. So, I can't quite turn it with one finger but it doesn't take a a whole hand either. I guess we will see how this spring goes and if we can, do the steering cable next winter. Very good to know it can be done at home and with guidence of other from this forum. Guess I better print out the guidence given and start figuring this stuff out so I can change the cable myself. Thanks Firemangr82b1

[embo]

Well after reading everyone's comments on how easy the steeting is after putting in a replacement cable, and Firemangr82b1's comments, I place an order for a cable. I will be studying the cable replacement thread so I am prepared to get'r done when she comes. Thanks Firemangr82b1

[embo]

Hopefully one last question about this issue from me. Should the boat turn as easily when full of ballast as it should when not? Or will the weight affect the steering and make it more difficult to steer?

[Stanrich]

1996 Tige 2002 steering cable

I replaced my steering cable with little difficulty this weekend. My biggest problem was getting comfortable with obtaining the correct parts. I replaced both cable and steering box. I called Teleflex and got the replacement part number for the complete kit based on the part number on my Moris cable. Following the photo links on the forum I disconnected the cable from the rudder first. Removing the cable from the steering box was also simple, just pay attention to the cable routing and watch out for wire snags under the console. Once you disconnect the cable from the box you can route the cable out forward from under the console. I did thi before routing the new cable through. Don't pull the old cable to below deck until you have attached the new cable. I didn't have any difficulty with the 1 1/16th nut. Use an appropriate wrench. To pull the new cable through I cut the old cable through the red cable at the rudder end. If you pull a foot or two of the old cable through the helm end you can feed the new cable through the old cable jacket and use duct tape to hold the two cables flush together. This really simplified the cable pull. Check the old cable for snag points like cable ties attached to the cable before pulling the old cable through the helm end. My new cable followed the old cable through the forward pass through hole without tension. If you have any snags stop and find out why, you shouldn't have to yank the cable at all to feed it through.

I replaced my tilt steering with a standard steering box so I had to expand the 3 inch mounting hole to 3 1/4 size to fit the new bracket. My boat also has the steering cable running amidship rather than along the gunwale so the box is mounted reversed from the directions.

[wlfnvegas]

@Firemangr82b1 - Thanks for the part number that was right on. I also followed Lee's instructions to the letter. Worked like a charm. Took the boat out last weekend to try it out and it's a pleasure to drive again.

[jake's02-22i]

Well I knocked out the new steering cable install and i can’t believe that the dealer wanted $700.00 to do that. Did it in under 2 hrs. and a majority of that time was jumping in and out of the boat to get the correct tools and to cool off. (110 degrees outside) Wish i would have changed it last year, our steering cable has been bad for a while.

NOTE: To everyone with a 22i this is very easy and you can do it. Socket wrench and sockets, crescent wrench and screw driver is all I needed for the job. Followed everyone else’s directions.

Jamestown Distributers. Part number - TEL-SSC13417 – Out the door with free shipping $101.62. $600 well saved if you ask me.