steering cable question

[mowarren]

hope this is an easy one , i've got a 1983 Lowe 17' i'm working on and the steering cable is shot. I cannot find any #'s on it so i'll try to put a couple pics on here and maybe someone can tell me where to look.

 

[mowarren]

if it helps any the motor is a 1988 evinrude 70hp

 

[PSG-1]

I think this is what you have:

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

I'd recommend getting a new steering system. There not much more than just the replacement cable.

 

[Skiffing]

^^^
What he said. Yours look shot.

I have a Teleflex from 2000 that I was JUST able to clean up and lube. I doubt it had ever been maintained.

I'll be replacing it in a year or so.

 

[mowarren]

thx guys, now anyone got a preferred place to get it?

 

[mowarren]

is this all i need to replace the whole steering system?this is 1st boat i had that needed lots of fixing up.

https://www.usaboatstore.com/uflex-racktech-packages.htm?feed=Froogle&gclid=CJXh0sOKysYCFY6EaQod0z4LIQ

 

[DaleH]

Check your old cable carefully, as if there is a code number on there, typically the last 2 digits signify the length of the cable.

As long as you get a complete replacement helm kit you'll be OK.

 

[mowarren]

after several cleanings i found part of the number about all i can say for sure it says Morse.the rest is mostly gone or rubbed off. i'll try to get a picture maybe i can enlarge and see it better.

 

[lugoismad]

Buy a whole new one with a new steering hub.

$99

https://www.blackbearsportinggoods.com/Conn_Quik_Pk_14ft_p/ellteless13714.htm

 

[mowarren]

will that work since its not a rack system ?

 

[DaleH]

will that work since its not a rack system ?

It would ... but only IF the rotary helm part fit up under your helm area. Typically I've only seen rack systems installed on smaller dashes or helms that weren't too deep, fore to aft.

 

[mowarren]

ok sounds like I can go with this one and just need steering wheel if mine won't work with it/

https://www.usaboatstore.com/uflex-racktech-packages.htm?feed=Froogle&gclid=CJXh0sOKysYCFY6EaQod0z4LIQ