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Engine & Steering Controls
Replacement Steering Cables
Replacement Steering Cables
For Morse Acco, DetMar, Mercury, OMC and Teleflex Steering systems.
Morse steering cables have been specifically developed for marine environments, time
and cycle tested to last longer than ordinary steering cables. All cables have anticorro-
sive stainless steel output ends and a UV stabilized polyethylene outer jacket that resists
premature aging.
How to measure for a steering cable installation.
An important component of steering function is proper cable installation. Since cable
efficiency is reduced by the number of cable bends and the radii of those bends, it is
essential to plan the straightest cable path possible. The total of cable bends should never
exceed 360°, and no bend should be less than the recommended radius.
If cables must run through ribs, decks or motor well walls, holes should be drilled with
adequate clearance. The cable should then be supported with ties or hangers approxi-
mately every six feet.
How to identify the proper replacement cable
Look for the Part Number
First remove the entire cable assembly from the boat to insure accuracy in measuring.
All steering cable manufacturers stamp a part number and cable length on the outer
plastic jacket of each cable, but some can also be found on the opposite end. If the part
number and length are legible, simply refer to the Steering Cable Cross Reference Index
to find the proper Morse replacement cable number and order the length marked on the
original cable.
A=Distance from the center line of the wheel to the
gunwale.
+B=Distance from the dash to the transom.
+C=Distance from the gunwale to the center line of the
transom or engine tilt tube.
Total=Basic Measurement.
Example: A=20"+B=104"+C=28"=152"
152"-8" for two 90° bends =144"
144+6" for a thru-tube installation=150"
Round up to nearest whole foot=156" (13 ft.)
The total of A+B+C is your basic measurement. From that
total deduct 4" for every for every 90° bend in the cable. For
installations through the engine tilt tube add 6". Then round
the final total up to the next whole foot.
Example for Transom or Splashwall Mounted Installation:
A=20"+B=104"+C=28"=152"
152"-8 for two 90° bends=144"
144"-6" for transom installation=138"
Round up to nearest whole foot=144" (12 ft.)