Stick Steering: Love it and Hate it

[pwhirl]

I have a 1971 Fisher Marine with a 1972 Evinrude, which is steered by a 1972 Morse stick steering system. It is not stuck, but is hard to move. Finding parts is impossible, unless I get a new system. The numbers stamped into the cable are worn off. I can make out "11 FT", but nothing else. Best I can find is by Ezy-Glide. Do I really want to spend $400 on a boat that's worth $600? The tiller handle broke off some time ago, but the motor runs like a sewing machine. Can I lubricate the old cable? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Stick Steering: Love it and Hate it

I have had dealings with Teleflex over and above just ordering a cable from a catalog. They are very knowledgeable, friendly, understanding, and helpful. Give them a try, you may be pleasantly surprised......www

Mark

 

[jasper60103]

Re: Stick Steering: Love it and Hate it

Finding a tiller handle on ebay would be cheaper. What model evinrude?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Stick Steering: Love it and Hate it

i just replace the cable on the same system, for a client. i used the the replacement EZ Glide cable, it was a snap to install.

 

[jay_merrill]

Re: Stick Steering: Love it and Hate it

Given the fact that Ezy-Glide is a small company and probably does not manufacture its own steering cables, I wouldn't be surprised if the cables that they sell, are made by Morse.



???

 

[F_R]

Re: Stick Steering: Love it and Hate it

Morse Controls sold out to Teleflex. So, it's all Teleflex now. What there is left of it (Morse).

 

[pwhirl]

Re: Stick Steering: Love it and Hate it

I appreciate the suggestions.