changing steering cable

[Stinky_Hooker]

I am going to change the steering cable on my 18. Is it just me or does it ROYALLY SUCK to have to unbolt and remove the outboard to change a freakin cable!!! its too tight to get off without it!! Any genius ideas?
:P

[Blue_Runner]

If you can get it unhooked from the steering column, can't you push some toward the back to give it more room? ???

I don't know, you might be screwed on that. ??? :-[

[kamikaze]

Stinky:

I got an idea, but in involves a sawzall ;D

Kamikaze

[Blu_Lunch]

I had the same problem I had the motor bolted down thank god it was Sunday night and I had not returned the engine hoist. I had to unbolt it picked it up 2 inches and turn it about 30 degrees and the cable went in. It was easy because of he jack plate, no silcone or sealant involed......

[Seacrets]

Cut mine twice with a hacksaw. Then I got smart and installed hydraulic steering.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Yeah I can cut the old one off, but then...you know the rest. ::)

[macojoe]

Bracket!! Then there is pleanty of room!! ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

I look SO forward to doing the bracket this winter MJ!!! 8)