steering assembly on a 1985 yamaha 150 hp

[shadowman17]

All, <br /> I just started up my boat the other day. I tried to turn the steering wheel and it would not budge. I tried disconnecting the steering assembly from the engine. I could not disconnect it. I think I broke the steering cable. Do you know any websites or information about how to replace steering cables and/or the whole assembly? <br /><br /> Thanks,<br /> shadowman17

 

[tothundr]

Re: steering assembly on a 1985 yamaha 150 hp

you most likely broke the helm, I did the same thing last year. I bought a new one off ebay for much less than at a dealer. You may have to remove the motor or do like I did and use a chain hoist, unbolt the motor and swing it sideways a little. If the old one runs under the floor tape a small rope to it and pull the old one out pulling the rope into its place then tie the rope to the new one using 3 half hitches with the third one right at the end of the new cable, tape around the end to keep it from hanging on other wires and pull it through.<br />Gary