Outboard Motor Steering Cable Installation

For rotary steering cables lay the cable out straight and measure only the cable casing.

Outboard motor steering cable installation.

This could be either a gear selector cable or a throttle cab. Simply measure the cable casing as it is laid out flat. In this video i go through the procedure to change a forward control cable on an outboard motor. Once you have that number add 18 and round up to the next foot.

Installation instructions and use. Intellisteer supports boats with or without existing autopilot systems outboard motors hydraulic steering and cable steering. List of items to make this happen below. Use common pliers to straighten and remove the cotter pin that connects the old cable to the helm.

Measuring the second type of steering cable a rack pinion steering cable is very similar. Marinecorrosion may cause the materials to deteriorate affectingmaneuvering efficiency and in the worst case system failure. Thiswill provide the driver with easy handling at all speeds. When you steering system needs an overhaul seastar s hk6320a hydraulic steering kit is the answer it is scalable is fast and easy to install and best of all works in outboard sterndrive and inboard steering applications.

In this video i show you how i set up my remote steering in my remodeled 14 lowe big jon. Byfollowing the engine manufacturer specifications the steeringcable end fittings and the engine cable support. The steering cablemust be installed avoiding excessive and or tight bends. Reducesystem inefficiency and excess play in the system.

Knock the cable out of the steering tube with a punch and a hammer. If you re not sure which length boat cables you ll need just call the boating experts at wholesale marine. Pull the cable free of the motor and forward until you reach the helm or the steering gear box.