Teleflex Steering Fitment Guide
Typical mechanical steering system components
Helm
A dashboard mounted gearbox to which the steering wheel and cable are connected. Turning the wheel turns gears in the helm and moves the mechanical steering cable, which in turn moves the engine through its steering arc, by means of a steering connection kit.
Bezel
A dashboard trim piece that covers helm mounting hardware, takes up the space between steering wheel hub and dash, and provides additional steering shaft support
Steering cable
A mechanical push - pull cable assembly connected at one end to the helm and the other end to the engine or rudder. The cable transfers motion from the helm to linear motion at the engine tiller arm or rudder.
Connection kit
Hardware that connects the steering cable to the engine or tiller arm, and / or the steering cable to the splashwell or other mounting point, and / or connects one engine or rudder to the other in multiple engine / rudder applications.
How to measure steering cables - "Measure twice. Order once."
New Installation
Measure cable routing path from wheel center line to engine connection as follows:
- A = Center line of wheel to gunwale (or deck if routed downward)
- B = Dash to transom
- C = Gunwale to centerline of cable connection at centered tiller
For cable installations through the engine tilt tube: Add A, B and C plus 15cm, then round up to the 25cm. Order that length cable. For cables mounted to transom, splashwell or stringer: Add A, B and C, then subtract 20cm and round up to the next 25cm. Order that length cable.
Typical single station routing
A single cable, starboard side drive push - pull mechanical cable system is shown in the above diagram. If your mechanical system is different than the one depicted and / or you have any questions about mechanical steering after revieing this guide, please feel free to call us on 01792 480490.
Replacement of an existing cable
If possible, find the part number stamped on the plastic jacket of the old cable. If you removed the old cable, measure for the replacement cable as follows:
For Rotary steering cable replacement, measure the existing cable as follows: Measure plastic cable jacket ('Y' dimension, shown in the above drawing) in inches, add 46cm and round up to next 25cm, order that length cable.
For Rack steering cable replacement, measure existing cable as follows: Measure plastic cable jacket ('Y' dimension shown in the above drawing) in inches, add 90cm and round up to next 25cm, order that length cable.
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