Removing and replacing helm and cable

[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.

[dave8311]

Yeah, a little tight. I was able to open the hole a little on one side that will still be covered by the trim ring. Came right out.

Date on the cable was 1989, original to the boat. 17 Feet is the length.

[phatdaddy]

Great news, I thought the OB was 17 ft, wasn t sure about the IO