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August 26, 2016, 12:30:52 AM
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Liquorpig

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1975 170 steering cable broke.
« on: August 26, 2016, 12:30:52 AM »
Hello

The steering cable broke on a 75 AS 170.
It has a 76 Johnson 75HP Stinger motor.

Can anyone recommend a cable length and solid manufacturer?  Will I need a kit due to age or just a cable?

Can anyone give me an idea how many typical labor hours I can expect when I have a dealer
complete the work (the dealer is considered competent and fair by word of mouth)

The dealer stated almost all cables are $190-200.

I know the floor has to be pulled. Does the helm have to be moved/disassembled?

I'm in Minnesota and he has not worked on an AS.

Thanks a lot

Mark


August 26, 2016, 04:55:35 AM
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RickK

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Re: 1975 170 steering cable broke.
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2016, 04:55:35 AM »
Here is a drawing of your boat:


Notice there is a "trough" with a cover running from the console to the aft of the boat.  In that trough will be the engine wiring harness, trim and tilt harness, control cables and the steering cable. There might be additional wires like transducer and depending on where your battery is, power wires. So you don't have to remove the floor to get to the cables, just the trough cover.

Here is a link to a "how to" for your steering cable
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/document.do?docId=694
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

September 05, 2016, 07:46:47 PM
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Re: 1975 170 steering cable broke.
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2016, 07:46:47 PM »
Thanks Rick for answering my post.  Great website too!
Appreciate the info and the how-to link.
I also like the literature. Nostalgic to say the least!

Thanks again

Mark

 

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