Mechanical rack single cable steering replacement

Mechanical rack single cable steering replacement #13231350 07/31/19 06:35 PM
Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 17 Plano P planotex OP Green Horn
OP planotex Green Horn P Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 17 Plano	I have a Skeeter TZX170 and in the end of last lake visit me steering started sleeping and making a strange noises in rack area. How difficult and expensive is replace it? I figured out that it is "mechanical rack&pinion single cable steering system". Can I replace just rack without cable replacement or full replacement required? Also, I was told that it may require to take outboard out if there is not enough space to take old cable out (and put new one in). Any help is appreciated Andrey 972-369-2705 Fish. Celebrate. Repeat! 👍

Re: Mechanical rack single cable steering replacement [Re: planotex] #13232295 08/01/19 02:30 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 14,084 Rockwall S Stump jumper TFF Guru
Stump jumper TFF Guru S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 14,084 Rockwall	How old is the cable? I would start there. I had my Ranger for 30 years and replaced several cables but helm was original. Not a bad job depending on clearance at the motor. Some don't have enough room. If you have a jackplate it makes it easier. 2200 Bay Champ/200 Mercury Optimax 2017 Tundra TSS 4x4 Crewmax 5.7L

Re: Mechanical rack single cable steering replacement [Re: planotex] #13232421 08/01/19 03:55 PM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,599 hurst, tx B boatwhisperer Extreme Angler
boatwhisperer Extreme Angler B Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,599 hurst, tx	$225 plus the parts, the cable is approx. $130 boatwhisperer

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