1985 Evinrude Foot Control Cable Snapped

[schl0514]

My streering cable recently snapped at the pivot block in the foot control of my 1985 Evinrude bowmount trolling motor. I can't seem to figure out how to disconnect the cable from the head of the motor so I can attempt a repair or replace the cable. I may just buy a new motor, but this one has worked great for me. The cheapest replacement cable I can find is ~$65-80 and for that you can get a ways to a new one on fall sale. Thanks for any ideas on how to handle my problem, I'm starting to get the jitters from fishing withdrawl .

Nick

Sorry if this is a duplicate it didn;t seem to post so this is try #2

 

[jtexas]

Re: 1985 Evinrude Foot Control Cable Snapped

a picture?

mikesreelrepair.com has motorguide and minnkota schematics, sorry no omc, but the mechanicals might be similar enough to get an idea or two.

good luck.

 

[HondaPower]

Re: 1985 Evinrude Foot Control Cable Snapped

You can get exploded diagrams of you motor at trollingmotorparts.com If you remove the cover on the head of the unit you will see a pie shaped rack that engages the pinion gear it will lift out and you cable end is attached to it. I have not had to replace mine but it looks like the cable just screws into the rack. Hope this helps.

 

[kissbass]

Re: 1985 Evinrude Foot Control Cable Snapped

As stated in the other post , just lift the pie shaped plate off, remove the screw, Then theres a set screw in the housing next to where the cable comes in , loosen it and pull it out. I broke mine yesterday and semi took it apart to see where it broke. got to check on getting a new one before I completely dissassemble so I'll remember how it go's together , there is a e- clip down on the foot control you have to take off ( Note if yours is screwed to the deck like mine you have to take it up to get it loose). but it looks fairly simple. good luck and I hope this helps.