OMC steering cable

[jimbo8489]

I just got a boat off my buddy who took the lower off and I'm havin a hard time getting the steering cable back into place. It's a 1977 crestliner with a 5 liter OMC cobra. Is there an easier way that I'm not seeing or what? If anyone has done this before I would appreciate some guidance. Thanks!

 

[firehog6305]

Re: OMC steering cable

a 1977 cobra??? I dont think they made the cobra in 1977??? but I could be wrong, but for that year, depending on the motor size, I would think its a 400 or 800 series not the cobra, unless it was changed

 

[jimbo8489]

Re: OMC steering cable

yea my mistake I caught that after I submitted it. It's a stinger and I need to know how many times the cable should be wrapped around each roller.

 

[whywhyzed]

Re: OMC steering cable

oh wow- the steering cable comes off as an assembly - he shouldn't have taken the cable off the drums. not necessary - Shoulda read the manual.
The drums are filled when properly assembled - no empty grooves in the drums. The white plastic nuts provide the tension when it's all back together.

 

[brisboats]

Re: OMC steering cable

Kjdkjd has it , if the cables have been removed from the drum it is a nightmare. The entire assemble slides off easily with the removal of a set screw.

Brian

 

[supercab78]

Re: OMC steering cable

Take a look at the drum on the steering wheel. This may give you an idea of how it should be.

 

[Lyndy]

Re: OMC steering cable

1977 Outdrive should be an Electric Shift Unit. My guess is that it would be a 1978 or newer unit, probably an 800.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: OMC steering cable

hi i got a pantoon(not sure dats the way to spell it) boat with a mercury 90mp motor....the boat is an 84 model and the motor an 83....the steering cable bust so i need to find a new one, just dont know how...can some one guive me some help..like a link of the product i need so i can purchase it.... thanx people

Best to start your own thread victornator. I would post it in the mercury outboard forum. More people with outboard and outboard steering experience will see it there.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: OMC steering cable

1977 Outdrive should be an Electric Shift Unit. My guess is that it would be a 1978 or newer unit, probably an 800.

Either way Lyndy, he would most likely have the same Tru-Course steering.