Steering cable replacement

[outlawfan80]

I'm replacing the steering cable on a 1996 Evinrude 28 hp motor. How do I determine what size the tilt tube is so I get the right cable that will screw onto the tilt tube?

 

[DaleH]

Jeeze, I've bought and have replaced dozens for OMC, Merc or Yamaha OB motors through the years and never gave a thought as to the OB brand ... so maybe it's universal 7/8" tilt tube thread for most? Found the answer, see below.

Also see here, as I like UFlex products over Teleflex as of late: https://uflexusa.ultraflexgroup.com/en/catalogue/replacement-steering-cables/050058-1/1155/replacement-steering-cables.html

To determine which is right for your boat - answer this simple question:

What brand of outboard motor do you have?
If your answer is anything other than Honda, Mercury or Mariner, the size you need is 7/8". NOTE: Nearly all Honda's take the 7/8", but a few owners of Honda 90 and 130hp outboards have 1". Mercury and Mariner 2-cylinder outboards should be the 7/8" size, where a 3-cylinder Mercury might take either size. To confirm, if a section of the tilt tube is exposed, you may be able to measure the threads OD using a micrometer or even a crescent (adjustable) wrench, checked against a ruler.

 

[outlawfan80]

Thanks for the quick reply, 7/8" looks about what I have. I'll check them out.