how do i disconnect the steering? pictures

[peacekeeper6]

I am trying to disconnect the steering cable form my old outboard. FOr some reason it doesnt wanna come off. seems pretty straight forward. can someone shed some light on this?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: how do i disconnect the steering? pictures

sure can, it's binding, and rust in the tilt tube. take a wooden dowel and hammer and drive it out. cable need to come straight out, not on an angle. may have to cut, with metal blade and sawsall.

 

[peacekeeper6]

Re: how do i disconnect the steering? pictures

so what do i hamer exactly? the other side that is hooked to the elbow that moves the motor?

 

[noelm]

Re: how do i disconnect the steering? pictures

I guess you have taken off that "arm the connects to the motor" and yes, it needs to come out straight, just a few taps/bangs on the end will see you right!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: how do i disconnect the steering? pictures

then clean all the rust out of the tilt tube, you can see the rust on the cable shaft.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: how do i disconnect the steering? pictures

Hey Snake, before you start hammering, tru to loosen it with some penetrating oil. Use a pipe wrench to "rock" the steering rod front to back while spraying between the rod and the motor tilt tube. Eventually you should be able to loosen it enough to turn the wheel unti the steering rod is exposed. Now continue to clean it and grease it real well with a marine-grade grease.

 

[peacekeeper6]

Re: how do i disconnect the steering? pictures

it was so messed up i had to cut it with a grinder...anyone have an extra steering cable? lol

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: how do i disconnect the steering? pictures

there available right here at the iboats store. you need to know if you have rack or rotary helm, look on the cable seath, for a number.