I just ordered a teleflex steering cable for my boat. When disconnecting the old cable from the helm, i found a POSSIBLE problem. after loosening the bolt (the one that connects the cable sheath to the helm) and turning my steering wheel so the cable would slide out all they way, i was able to simply pull the actual cable from the helm by hand. Now ive heard of a pin that is supposed to lock the cable into the helm. my question is, if i was able to simply pull the cable out with ease, was there something loose? When installing the new cable, do i just simply feed the cable into the helm and reel it in or is it supposed to lock with a pin or something?
Boat Specs:
Evinrude 48 SPL
16 ft. 1972 yazoo
Single cable rotary system.
Thanks in advance and safe boating to all!
Boat Specs:
Evinrude 48 SPL
16 ft. 1972 yazoo
Single cable rotary system.
Thanks in advance and safe boating to all!