If you're ambitious, the center of that cable can be withdrawn, cleaned and lubed, then reassembled.
Jeff
Mechanical Steering Lubrication
Re: Mechanical Steering Lubrication
"We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, not at the top." General Marvage Slatington
Re: Mechanical Steering Lubrication
Thanks to DWW. I know Brad and will get one from him.
Odyssey13
Odyssey13
Re: Mechanical Steering Lubrication
50/50 Marvel mystery oil and atf,Use a pump garden sprayer attached to helm end of cable with hose clamps.Pump up and wait for it to migrate to rudder end and start working it back and forth.I use a wash tub to catch all the mess coming out of end.Clean and grease gearbox(sometimes the gearbox grease is the whole problem!!)
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1966 Marinette 26 Flybridge single 351w
1990 Sea Ray 160
1992 Reef Runner
1984 Oday 23
1990 Sea Ray 160
1992 Reef Runner
1984 Oday 23
Re: Mechanical Steering Lubrication
Hey, that's how we used to lube motorcycle cables! And it works fine.
With 20 plus feet of cable for the oil to migrate through, it could take several hours so be patient.
Jeff
With 20 plus feet of cable for the oil to migrate through, it could take several hours so be patient.
Jeff
"We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, not at the top." General Marvage Slatington
Re: Mechanical Steering Lubrication
Hey Jeff, Im a big fan of your site.You have alot of great info.I wish I had your resolve...Why does it grow in font size as I progress down your page.Is it my browser?
Sorry off subject.
Sorry off subject.
1966 Marinette 26 Flybridge single 351w
1990 Sea Ray 160
1992 Reef Runner
1984 Oday 23
1990 Sea Ray 160
1992 Reef Runner
1984 Oday 23
Re: Mechanical Steering Lubrication
Don't know (but thanks for the compliment). Someday I'll redo the thing.
Jeff
Jeff
"We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, not at the top." General Marvage Slatington