Removing and replacing helm and cable

[cfelton]

Have you tried an impact driver on the screws? They work pretty good.

[dave8311]

I'm not sure they are stuck, I'm just not sure I can get any tool in there to get at them, without removing the windshield.

[phatdaddy]

Can u cut a hatch hole below the helm? The bulkhead is three quarter ply, but the console is just glass, bout a quarter inch thick

[dave8311]

Probably, but there is a 6" round speaker there now.

Would a rotary helm fit through that hole?

[phatdaddy]

If you have already bought the new one, pop the speaker out and see if u can get the new one in. I know I ve swapped out mine through the glove box hole. I have the teleflex NFB helm

My glove box opening is 6.5 x 16.5.

If u do have to pull the console, you might be able to get the forward screws out with a right angle drive on a drill with a Phillips bit

[dave8311]

I haven't purchased the helm yet as I am going to purchase a cable and helm kit, but I need to get the old cable out first to measure it. I can't see anything at the helm end and the motor end has no markings.

This is the kit I plan on buying, it's for an I/O so I don't need NFB.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...1O1&th=1&psc=1

I'm going to try and get the old one out through the speaker hole.

[phatdaddy]

Looks like it s going to be a tight fit.