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Bruce Clarke	#1  Posted on 04/27/09 - 10:06 AM
Member Posts: 20 Comments: 1 Joined: 04/20/09	The steering cable went on my 1977 15.5 whaler w/ a 40 Merc. I would just like to purchase a new one, in hopes of getting back on the water this weekend. Here's the problem... What size? I see that it says on the old housing 10.5. I don't know if that is some type of part number or the length. I don't see any 10.5 on web sites or cruising the internet. I do however see a ton of 11.0 footers. Will this work for my boat? Help! Thanks and have a great day, Bruce
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 04/27/09 - 10:10 AM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	You should see a length or part number on the cable.
Bruce Clarke	#3  Posted on 04/27/09 - 11:40 AM
Member Posts: 20 Comments: 1 Joined: 04/20/09	Thanks Joe for the quick reply. When we googled the part number it seems there was a conflict of interest in length. There was the part number and then 10.5 There isn't anything showing up on the search depicting a 10.5 in length. Just a 10' and 11'. Which one do I get? I'm really excited. 40 years old (almost) and my first whaler. Boy, do these things hold their value. I hope that I can get the kids and wife to enjoy this for a season or two and then move up in size. This one is a little small but I'm not complaining. Should be nice just getting out on the water. I will look again when I get home. Sincerely, Bruce
Joe Kriz	#4  Posted on 04/27/09 - 12:21 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	I think I would give Teleflex a call and ask them what is going on with the 10.5 and the part number. I'm sure they can help you.
Fishmore	#5  Posted on 04/27/09 - 1:54 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 270 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/20/07	If I were you I would disconnect the old cable and tie a string to it when you pull it out so that you have something to use to pull the new cable in. Then take the old cable to your dealer and match it up with the new cable. Teleflex cables have different ends where the cable goes in to the steering box Ensure you get the proper cable for your steering box and while you are at it you can get the proper length cable too. By the way some require an adapter that is attached to the cable via a push button lock mechanism. You can remove the adapter from the old cable to use on the new one. The adapter would be on the end that goes in to the steering box and actually looks like it is part of the cable. Edited by Fishmore on 04/27/09 - 1:57 PM
MW	#6  Posted on 04/27/09 - 2:51 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1827 Comments: 10 Joined: 01/08/06	I have a '76 Sport 15 I believe the cable that you are looking for is 11' long, bring the old cable w/ you (good advice mentioned above). Teleflex part #SSC6211 the last 2 digit's mean 11' (I think), hope this helps, also check the box before you leave the dealer, I had a 10' cable in a box marked 11', I don't think that they come in 1/2' sizes. Get the "Steersman nut" too, and your cable will last much longer. Edited by MW on 04/27/09 - 2:54 PM Matt
Bruce Clarke	#7  Posted on 04/28/09 - 3:49 AM
Member Posts: 20 Comments: 1 Joined: 04/20/09	First I'd like to thank everyone for all the advise. The steering cable housing has a bunch of cracks in it. I would like to replace the entire thing with a new unit. Do I still have to worry about some of the issues others have suggested in the forum. (ex. ends of cables being different. snaking rope through to pull cable back through. It seems like I should be able to get a new steering cable right off the shelf. Any more input/advise would be great. Thanks again. Bruce
MW	#8  Posted on 04/28/09 - 9:10 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1827 Comments: 10 Joined: 01/08/06	Yes, it comes as one pkg (cable & housing), do you know what type of steering system you have ? Matt
Bruce Clarke	#9  Posted on 04/28/09 - 9:39 AM
Member Posts: 20 Comments: 1 Joined: 04/20/09	No, I just called a boat mechanic who has done this before for someone else last year. He stated that the original cable 10.5 is no longer available. He is ordering an 11' cable (rotary steering system) Maybe that is what you were referring to when you asked what type of system I have. He also recommended some type of angled adapter plate. total cost $241.81. Hopefully this will do it and I can be out there on Sunday. Once I get out on the water for more then 15 minutes I'm sure I will be on these threads asking tons of questions.
Joe Kriz	#10  Posted on 04/28/09 - 10:32 AM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	See this project album for some info on the Telflex cable steering system. http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...owstart=20
LabCab	#11  Posted on 04/28/09 - 4:48 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 100 Comments: 7 Joined: 01/17/09	I recently saw a couple of 10.5 cables on eBay. Try searching there under "Teleflex steering." A lot of the items don't specify the length in their titles.
RevengeFamily	#12  Posted on 04/28/09 - 5:57 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 192 Comments: 2 Joined: 06/21/08	I have a "Teleflex" cable on my 1967 Whaler. The cables been in service for over 20 years in a saltwater environment. What normally kills these cables is sun light. Ultraviolet light cracks the plastic case and then allows water to enter. Rust takes over from there and your cable is toast. To prevent the sunlight damage I purchase a length of 3/4" black foam pipe insulation and install it over the steering cable. I even tywrap the shift and throttle cables to the steering cable before installing the foam. This saves these cables from the ultraviolet light as well. In a few spots I wrap it with black electrical tape to keep the foam in place. For a $1.75 this foam becomes sacrificial to the sun. It makes a tidy little package of what tends to be a mess of cables. The foam lasts about 4-5 years and then I replace it. I have the "Steersman nut" which has the grease fitting built into it. This nut only guides the grease into the pivot pin steering tube. It really does nothing to get grease inside the cable housing. Every third winter I disconnect the cable from the pivot tube. I then tie it off pointing towards the ceiling in the garage and fasten a funnel to it with a hose clamp. I then add power steering fluid to the funnel. This "contraption" sits for 2-3 weeks. During this time period the level of the power steering fluid in the funnel drops as the lube enters the inside of the cable jacket. I have not changed these cables since 1987 Edited by RevengeFamily on 04/28/09 - 7:32 PM
jquigley	#13  Posted on 04/28/09 - 9:33 PM
Member Posts: 269 Comments: 1 Joined: 07/17/07	An extra 6 inches in cable length is really a non-issue. It will disappear under the console, down the gunnel, etc. I wouldn't sweat it.