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>> - Is this difficult to do?
No. With a little planning and patience you should have no problems.
>> - Is there anything that I should know about before I start
this conversion ?
Yes. To do a factory type installation the Teleflex system requires
a "tilt tube" in the motor. It is a hollow tube that is used in the hinge
between the motor and the transom bracket, and the end of the steering
cable passes through it. You also need a steering arm which connects
from the end of the cable to a bracket on the front of the motor. Most
larger late model OMC motors come with the tilt tube in place, and the
steering arm is available from any of the mail order catalogs.
If your motor is not equipped with a tilt tube, you can get a "universal"
installation kit which includes a bracket to mount to the transom of the
boat. I believe the kit is around $65 through the catalogs.
Rick
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Rick pretty well summed it up.
The conversion is a very worthwhile idea. The old cable steering
set-ups don't steer well, and they can be dangerous, ususally
the hardware gives up, and when it does, YOU'll KNOW IT.
JIm.
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Having had the cable steering let go on an 85 hp motor, my advice is
replace it now. Don't scrimp- some of teleflex stuff is available in
two different materials- get the aluminum or S.S.
The best prices/services are from Boat U/S. you have to join ($17)
the association, but I have found this to be money well spent, based on
the service. They are one of the few cactalog places that knows waht
they are taliking about- they have knowledgable staff.
You can acll their product info dept 1-813-573-1114 tehy tell you
everything you need and give you a quote. They also gaurantee the
lowest prices. They have a store in Waltham (I just came back from
there) and got "one stop shopping" except for a couple of out of stck
items (vs going to Bliss Marine and finding I have gotten only half
of what I needed). ON phen in orders I usually get two day service-
often one day if I call first thing in the morning.
If your OMC motor is nwer than 1985, you will need:
Sttering Helm (steering Box)
Connection kit for your motor
Steering Cable
Link arm from OMC that connects cable end to motor
My current boat has cbale sttering - MUCH easier steering, less play, and I
don't have to spend a couple of hours with the engine at fast idle and
steering the boat by embracing the motor and looking over my shoulder.
Shop around for your steering- the boating Industry is slower than
molasses right now and lots of dealers/shops will talk.
Good luck
Dick
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