I recently got a new tilt tube for my 87 bayliner capri/force 125, that came with a cool new nut, with a grease fitting. Everything was going well untill I realized I can't put the new nut on the engine side of the steering cable. I have good access to the steering cable behind the helm, but I was wondering if its as simple as unscrewing the cable from the bar, and putting the nut over it, then screw it back in? What is the linkage like from the cable to the bar, or "rack"? It's a little rusted at that point too, I'm thinking about leaving the old nut, which threads just fine, and not messing with the helm end. But I'm still wondering if it can be done. Has anyone done this?
