Uflex vs teleflex vs what have you.

[Schtoopid]

1991 Evenrude V6 2-stroke OB.
Bayliner Liberty (21' roughly 1991 as well)

Existing cable for the inboard is a rack+pinion type.

Need to purchase a new cable for the o/b.

Are they all the same (rack style)? Do all brands of outboards use the same setup?

I'm cheap (poor) and don't want to have to spend a lot of money where I don't need to. Ideally, I'd like to get just a replacement cable, without having to replace the steering portion as well.
Help?

 

[GA_Boater]

The motor end of the steering is universal. It's the helm end you need to match. What brand is the rack?

Honestly, with a rack that's 25 years old old, I would consider replacing the rack and cable with new. A complete kit is only a few bucks more than just the cable.

Compare the price of kits HERE and just the cables HERE. It can be a case of false economy to put new cables on an old rack. The gears and housings wear and after 25 years, the rack has lost a lot of crispness.

 

[Schtoopid]

If the boat hadn't been sitting for the past 15y, I'd definitely change the rack.. But other than a smidge of surface rust, everything is pretty pristine.

Thanks for the help!