Steering Cable/Helm
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Printed Date: November-18-2024 at 3:36pm
Topic: Steering Cable/Helm
Posted By: Nautique Fan
Subject: Steering Cable/Helm
Date Posted: November-08-2012 at 3:00pm
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My steering has a lot of resistance when turning the wheel under power or sitting at idle or even on the trailer. I assume it may be the steering cable. Are there any kits offered with the helm and steering cable or do you have to purchase these pieces individually? Any sources would be great. I have a 1997 Nautique Super Sport. Thanks P/s- The rudder is centered with the prop so not a load issue. ------------- 1997 Nautique Super Sport 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 (Sold) |
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Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: November-08-2012 at 3:42pm
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Give Skidim (discount inboard marine) a call. they will give you all you need to know about your app. ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: November-08-2012 at 4:14pm
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That cable is a rack an pinion style and I am not aware of any kits. If you disconnect the cable at the helm and at the rudder then move each individually by hand you will be able to single out the cause of the tight steering. It's always good measure when replacing a cable to drop the rudder to clean it and re lubricate it to ensure smooth operation. I stock that cable here at the shop. |
Posted By: Nautique Fan
Date Posted: November-10-2012 at 1:17pm
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Thanks for the replies. I ordered a cable from White Lake and it will be here Monday. I am sure I will have questions as the project goes on. I plan on following bhectus's rudder lubrication and cleaning step by step as well. ------------- 1997 Nautique Super Sport 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 (Sold) |
Posted By: dillon5
Date Posted: November-13-2012 at 7:47pm
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See my link from a couple of years ago: http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20274 ------------- 95 Nautique 351 |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: November-13-2012 at 7:49pm
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Hey now! Help and you no order from me! Oh maybe you didn't know ;) |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: November-13-2012 at 7:57pm
| Oh and on the price, Just so you all know Teleflex extended an offer to me to become a direct dealer of their product so I will have the opportunity to sell any cables much cheaper than I do now (I think I hope). |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: November-13-2012 at 7:59pm
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Does anyone have any thoughts on steering that is only hard to turn, when straightening (coming out of a turn) at speed? Would this more likely be a rudder thing? The steering is very easy to move when parked or at idle. It also goes into the turn pretty easy at speed. It just takes some muscle to come out of the turn and get going straight again. |
Posted By: jbach
Date Posted: November-13-2012 at 8:05pm
| i'd say your problem is also the cable. mine was pretty smooth and easy to turn while idle but stiff under load. a new cable felt like i had power steering. |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: November-13-2012 at 8:08pm
Thanks! I'll give that a try. Zach, I'll be a customer come spring. |
jbach wrote:Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-13-2012 at 8:15pm
http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20274" rel="nofollow - Proper link for the convenience of all ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: dillon5
Date Posted: November-13-2012 at 8:16pm
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Thanks ------------- 95 Nautique 351 |
Posted By: Nautique Fan
Date Posted: November-26-2012 at 11:13am
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Thanks for all those that gave me input. I installed the new steering cable,lubed, and replaced the rudder packing. We now have silky smooth steering again. Sorry Zach, I didn't realize you were N3 when I ordered my cable. ------------- 1997 Nautique Super Sport 1989 Ski Nautique 2001 (Sold) |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: November-26-2012 at 11:16am
| It's cool! I probably need to put that in my signature. |