Stupid Question Maybe?
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Topic: Stupid Question Maybe?
Posted By: racingnc
Subject: Stupid Question Maybe?
Date Posted: August-17-2015 at 6:41pm
| I just bought a steering cable for my 1986 correct craft ski Martinque. I thought I'd see if anyone had any tips before I attempt to replace it by myself. Or should I just pay the going rate and have someone install it? |
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Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: August-17-2015 at 6:49pm
| It's not that difficult. Tie a rope to the old one and pull it out. then tie the rope to the new one to pull it in. |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: August-18-2015 at 1:06am
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Not a stupid question at all. Folks come to this site to find simple (and sometimes complex) answers to questions. Its stupid to not seek advice and then pay the price later... The rope trick described above works great. I did the same thing on my '94. JQ ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: August-18-2015 at 7:19am
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When tying the rope onto the cable, it may seem obvious but I'll state it: Make the peckerhead on the rope small (the knot or the way to attach rope to cable). I've seen pictures on here where people have a 2" gob on the peckerhead and can't figure out why it won't go meanwhile snagging every wire on the way. Lubing the peckerhead up real good with KY sure helps too. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: August-18-2015 at 11:22am
| I like the KY idea.....does it come in bulk? |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: August-18-2015 at 1:02pm
I'm sure Quinner can answer that for sure. If it comes by the Qt. or Gallon he would know! ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
fanofccfan wrote:Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: August-18-2015 at 1:25pm
| pretty sure he gets it by the drum |
Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: August-18-2015 at 2:36pm
| that is exactly where I was pointing this thread when I asked the question! |
Posted By: racingnc
Date Posted: August-22-2015 at 5:08pm
| After the suggestions for other owners I can say this was a very simple project. I can't thank you guys enough saved my week with the Fam in town. I did not use any KY sorry Q. This is the best site I have seen or been involved with. Thx again |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: August-22-2015 at 6:33pm
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Please don't pay somebody to do this. Use a rope, pull it through, go skiing. ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: August-22-2015 at 6:34pm
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And the thread title reminds me of one of my favorite movie lines ever, "Remember: There are no stupid questions, just stupid people." (tongue in cheek, of course) ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |