Cant get the steering cable off the outboard

[jstooks1]

My steering wheel would get stuck when I turned all the way to the left, it would stick when trying to turn it back to the left. I took the advice of several people on the bulletin and tried to take the cable out of the plastic tube. Well I cant figure out how to get it off the metal shaft that slides into the steering arm.<br /><br />140 Evinrude , Year unknown , cant find a number on the engine anywhere? <br /><br />I dont have a manual yet, trying to learn as I go along , any secrets or tricks that could help?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[jstooks1]

Re: Cant get the steering cable off the outboard

Well as I scrolled down the bulletin list I noticed some one with the exact same problem.For something that looks so simple , it sure is a pain in the....<br /><br />If any one has any other suggestions please feel free to try your luck or let me try.<br /><br />

 

[kevlar3000]

Re: Cant get the steering cable off the outboard

My Outboard had to be removed to install a new steering cable.<br /><br />Bit of a pain, but I took it to a shop and it cost 75.00

 

[TONY H]

Re: Cant get the steering cable off the outboard

Jstooks1, Are you saying that it wont come out OR are you unsure how to attempt to take it off.<br /><br />On the side of the engine where the flexible part of the cable enters the engine ther eis a Bolt 1" or better, loosen that all the way. On the other side; there is the arm that has to be unbolted from the larger steel rod that protrudes from the engine. After you have done this, it should pull through.<br /><br />If you've done this and still NG, then look at the post below call HELP steering jammed for additional suggestions.

 

[jstooks1]

Re: Cant get the steering cable off the outboard

Hey guys thanks for the help. I came home today and was determined to fix it or buy a new one. Luckily I figured it out. Check out steering jammed for the whole story.<br /><br />Thanks again for your help, finally I got to help someone else.