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Fastech steering cables.
Hey all, hope everyone had a fun and safe weekend. I had my 292 out on lake Michigan on Sunday. The water was like glass, got her up to 68 mph via gps. Ran from Hammond to Michigan city. I plan on doing some upgrades this coming fall including full hydraulic steering, new trim tab rams and aluminum exhaust (weight reduction). But in the meantime, how do I tighten or adjust the steering cables? I have about 4-5 inches of play in the steering wheel and she becomes a real handful at higher speeds if the water isn't glass. Or would it be better just to replace the cables? Any input is appreciated, thanks!
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With the engine off or with a running engine that operates the pump? To my knowledge there is no adjustment. Cable may be stretched. But I never heard of that. Usually they tighten up because of lack of lubrication and then are replaced
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On my 2004 the tilt steering has a ujoint and a couple of clamp bolts that where loose in the column. This caused the exact same thing on my boat, I still ended up with hydraulic steering, you can’t beat it.. |
Originally Posted by Triprate
(Post 4629798)
On my 2004 the tilt steering has a ujoint and a couple of clamp bolts that where loose in the column. This caused the exact same thing on my boat, I still ended up with hydraulic steering, you can’t beat it.. |
Pull back the rubber boot around the steering column just in front of steering wheel. You will see the ujoint and the other clamp connections that might be loose. I am happy with my Imco steering and helm, nothing like hydro. When I tightened my helm up it almost eliminated any slop I had. Good luck |
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