Steering Cable for 66 Barracuda. 18.5 ft

Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic

   I connected my Steering cable tonight only to find that it is frozen. 

The cable was under water at the rudder end and it looks like it has rusted solid. 

Does anyone have a spare that they are willing to let go ?

Or should I upgrade to a newer style cable with helm ?

Thanks.

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
critter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: January-11-2008 Location: New Hill, NC Status: Offline Points: 1227	Post Options Post Reply Quote critter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Steering Cable for 66 Barracuda. 18.5 ft Posted: May-13-2009 at 11:31pm
	I connected my Steering cable tonight only to find that it is frozen. The cable was under water at the rudder end and it looks like it has rusted solid. Does anyone have a spare that they are willing to let go ? Or should I upgrade to a newer style cable with helm ? Thanks.
	1980 Ski Nautique 1966 Barracuda

critter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: January-11-2008 Location: New Hill, NC Status: Offline Points: 1227	Post Options Post Reply Quote critter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-13-2009 at 11:37pm
	I beat you to it Billy, I already talked with Karen... Talk to you soon.
	1980 Ski Nautique 1966 Barracuda

critter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: January-11-2008 Location: New Hill, NC Status: Offline Points: 1227	Post Options Post Reply Quote critter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-14-2009 at 12:56am
	Update... Talked with Billy over the phone and was able to get the old cable out of the tube. I can now clean it and see if I can restore it to its original working condition. Thanks Billy and Correct Craft Parts.
	1980 Ski Nautique 1966 Barracuda

TRBenj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-29-2005 Location: NWCT Status: Offline Points: 21108	Post Options Post Reply Quote TRBenj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-14-2009 at 11:08am
	Roger, does the '66 use a rotary system? I know that my '71 and '90 both used the Teleflex Big-T helm. Pre-82 CC's used generic cables, so you can pick one up for ~$100... if that would work for you it may just be worth it to buy new!

critter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: January-11-2008 Location: New Hill, NC Status: Offline Points: 1227	Post Options Post Reply Quote critter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-14-2009 at 12:48pm
	Tim, Not sure what you call the system. It is about a 3/4" green cable tube. Where can I see this generic cable so that I can check if it would work ? This is a picture of the rudder end that I now have seperated from the tube.
	1980 Ski Nautique 1966 Barracuda

TRBenj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-29-2005 Location: NWCT Status: Offline Points: 21108	Post Options Post Reply Quote TRBenj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-14-2009 at 1:28pm
	Roger, its probably the standard rotary. Do you have a Big-T helm? If so, then I would guess you can use the generic Teleflex cable (probably 17'). It looks like you'll also need the clevis kit. If you cant reuse your clamp tube, Go2Marine carries that too- I think this is the correct part number.

Steering Cable for 66 Barracuda. 18.5 ft

About CCF

Donate

Partners

Contact