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Teleflex steering cable split
pjred71	#1  Posted on 06/15/07 - 11:54 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 81 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/21/06	I have a split in my mechanical Teleflex steering cable (two cable system) near the threaded attachment point at the engine. Probably because I cranked too much grease in. When turned hard to port, old dirty grease oozes out. When turned hard to starboard, grease oozed out of the grease fitting (that has stopped). I placed a piece of 1/4" thick rubber held in place by 3 hose clamps. Stopped the leaking at the split. How big of an issue is this? The steering seems to work much better with the addition of the new grease. The grease is only for lubrication correct? It's not like the steering system needs to be pressurized to function? Do I need to replace the whole cable with a new QC II steering cable? How would I have removed the old grease prior to filling with new? Thanks.
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 06/15/07 - 12:27 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	PJ, I think you have 2 choices: 1. Replace both cables or 2. Replace the entire steering system with the Seastar hydraulic system from Teleflex A split cable can be dangerous if it splits and allows the inner cable to come out of the outer sheath. Fortunately you have two cables which will give you some safety margin. If you check the prices at Surplus Unlimited, you will get an idea on cost. http://www.surplusunlimited.com/store...efront.htm The steering cables are $90 each for a total of $180 plus shipping. The Seastar system is $783.95 plus shipping I personally am going to change my entire system over to the Seastar system when anything goes wrong with my twin cable system. I know it's more money upfront, but the new Seastar system should last the rest of my life.... Let us know what you decide.
pjred71	#3  Posted on 06/15/07 - 12:39 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 81 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/21/06	Joe, I was afraid you would say that. While the Seastar system sounds great, I will have to go the low cost route at this point. Thanks for the link. That looks like the best price so far. BTW, turning the engine all the way to stops also caused a split in the oil feed line right at the connector to the engine feed. I snipped it and after some effort was able to slide it back over the barb. Seems like all my lines have seen enough salt and sun. I did not realize how stiff they were until now.