Johnson ocean runner 90 hp

Chsummers

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Can anyone tell me what steering cable I need to suit this motor. Original cable is beginning to seize and not available in Zimbabwe. Been told I need teleflex cable and new helm to suit. Motor is on a ruffneck raker 16 ft hull.
 

boobie

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Re: Johnson ocean runner 90 hp

Look at the cable closely. Usually the mfg's name is on it and length in feet. You may just need a new cable and not a helm.
 

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Re: Johnson ocean runner 90 hp

Thanks for response. The cable I have is the old grey type and not teleflex. This grey cable is not available anymore and the helm I have won't suit teleflex. I have heard of guys removing a almost seized cable and hanging it up and pouring lubricant down the cable. Is this possible or am I wasting time doing this?
 

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Re: Johnson ocean runner 90 hp

A friend of mine had the same problem. He took the cable out, rolled it up and put in a big pan of ATF and left it for a few days. Then he hung it up and kept squirting the ATF down it. Believe it or not, it freed up.
 

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Re: Johnson ocean runner 90 hp

Thanks for that. I'm going to attempt this. Cheaper than the 700 usd for new cable and helm. This may seem like a stupid question but what is ATF?
 

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Re: Johnson ocean runner 90 hp

Disregard the question above. Google is a wonderful tool. Automatic transmission fluid. Thanks for the help, much appreciated
 
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