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8122pbrainard 
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 Topic: Steering cablesPosted: January-02-2017 at 5:05pm |
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The steering cable problem requiring replacements comes up frequently . I sure would like to know why and when CC started using what seems to me inferior quality cables. My 77 CC cable and even my 64 in the X55 are fine and still work smoothly!!!
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Gary S
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Posted: January-02-2017 at 5:33pm |
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I had to replace the one in the Shamrock this year too Pete,it had a date stamped on it of '94. I had changed the 95's when it was 19. The Mustangs,which turned out to be the original one I changed for the piece of mind. It froze up every winter but would thaw out and work fine every spring. It turned out to have several sheath cracks. I cut the end off the 95 to see just what was going on. Cable was perfect but the lubricant was dry and gummy. Same with the Shamrock when I cut it open. Teleflex/Seastar must have changed what lubricant they use. Don't know if it's needed or not but I always change the seal on the support tube too. Maybe they can't get whale oil anymore??
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: January-02-2017 at 6:50pm |
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Or a lubricate that causes cancer but only if you live in the state of California! 
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NCH20SKIER
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Posted: January-02-2017 at 8:03pm |
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I have heard tell of a local guy removing the cable (intact) and placing into a sweat box to soften up the old grease and salvaging additional years of use (this is not the same guy that has modified the blade of his paddle). If you are going through all that effort perhaps it is time to replace
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Orlando76
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Posted: January-02-2017 at 8:33pm |
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Cables probably will last longer than we give them credit but a new cable is like having a new girlfriend... Always smooth and easy then over the years they get old and crusty.
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SNobsessed
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Posted: January-02-2017 at 9:33pm |
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Yeah but the changeover can get pretty expensive! |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: January-02-2017 at 9:58pm |
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Mine is still smooth and easy so luckily I've never had to go through that changeover! 
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fanofccfan
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Posted: January-02-2017 at 10:59pm |
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Replaced my 96 in 2006 sold the boat and replaced the cable in my 2004 in 2016. Roughly a 10 service life around here.
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Orlando76
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Posted: January-02-2017 at 11:06pm |
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Actually I was just talking out my arse. Mine keeps getting better over time and we're still going strong. |
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NCH20SKIER
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Posted: January-02-2017 at 11:14pm |
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Ordering one (cable) for my '05 tomorrow
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The Dude
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Posted: January-22-2017 at 1:40am |
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replaced my 95 cable in ???? I think about 2010. 100% worth the money.
I have the same question as Pete. Why aren't they better than this? |
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Posted: January-22-2017 at 1:48am |
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holy smokes...a Dude sighting after 11pm on a saturday night!
sure hope you are doing well my friend... john |
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The Dude
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Posted: January-22-2017 at 5:36pm |
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doing well John. Thanks! Had the boat out Friday...love winter in Texas.
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Mullet Free since 93
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