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17 Montauk helm and cable replacement.
LBbent	#1  Posted on 05/22/21 - 9:00 PM
Member Posts: 13 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/13/06	I am replacing the helm and steering cable on my 1986 17 Montauk. Cable is run. Helm is installed. The problem I am having is that the quick connect cable will not lock into the helm. Any thoughts. Edited by Joe Kriz on 05/22/21 - 11:38 PM
LBbent	#2  Posted on 05/22/21 - 9:03 PM
Member Posts: 13 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/13/06	Sorry didn’t not add that it is a nfb safe-T II. Helm and cable. Edited by LBbent on 05/22/21 - 9:04 PM
Phil T	#3  Posted on 05/23/21 - 7:48 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	I think you have not yet reinstalled the locking pin. Marked as item #3 From Teleflex's website: Phil T attached the following image: [144.49Kb] 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
LBbent	#4  Posted on 05/23/21 - 12:32 PM
Member Posts: 13 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/13/06	PhiT thanks for the rely. The way I understand step 2 is that you install cable into top entry spigot turn counter clockwise until cable it clicks as the locking mechanism engages. Then turn wheel to right all the way to insure cable stays in the spigot. From my understanding the hitch pin is used to remove the cable by pressing into hole at the upper spigot to release the locking mechanism. My issue is after installing cable in upper spigot it will not engage the locking mechanism. Thanks.
Phil T	#5  Posted on 05/23/21 - 12:49 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	When I reassembled my cable last month, I fed the cable in, turning the wheel till the sheath (outside cover of the cable) was up against the helm. I held the sheath, turned the wheel the opposite way. Inserted the pin. Never heard/felt a click. If you pull on the sheath, it will not seperate from the helm. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
LBbent	#6  Posted on 05/23/21 - 1:29 PM
Member Posts: 13 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/13/06	Thank you Phil T. After installing the pin the cable stays put. Boy, could have used better install instructions from the manufacture:) Thanks for you help.