Mavric
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Hi can you help i have a 60hp yamaha outboard and seen a new telflex steering cable on ebay but it says rated up to 55hp would it be ok for my engine as it’s only 5hp more ?
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LittleSister
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You are more likely to come to the attention of people who can answer your query on the YBW Motor Boat Forum.
Perhaps the Mods could move your post.
Perhaps the Mods could move your post.
Mavric
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Thankyou
Mavric
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Help needed please
Hi can you help i have a 60hp yamaha outboard and seen a new telflex steering cable on ebay but it says rated up to 55hp would it be ok for my engine as it’s only 5hp more ?
Hi can you help i have a 60hp yamaha outboard and seen a new telflex steering cable on ebay but it says rated up to 55hp would it be ok for my engine as it’s only 5hp more ?
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scottie
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The answer must be NO!
If you did not know the respective engine power and cable rating and you fitted it in ignorance then it may well physically work but to do so knowing and in the result of failure?
The speed of the boat could also be a factor ie you are more likely to find
The answer must be NO!
If you did not know the respective engine power and cable rating and you fitted it in ignorance then it may well physically work but to do so knowing and in the result of failure?
The speed of the boat could also be a factor ie you are more likely to find
Mavric
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Re: Help needed please
Yes telflex steering cable
Yes telflex steering cable
Mavric
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My ooutboard is 60hp the teflex cable is rated up to 55hp it’s only 5hp difference ? not like it’s a lot more i would have thought there would be some kind of tolerance on the 55hp cable and not 55hp and that’s it ?
My ooutboard is 60hp the teflex cable is rated up to 55hp it’s only 5hp difference ? not like it’s a lot more i would have thought there would be some kind of tolerance on the 55hp cable and not 55hp and that’s it ?
BartW
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The rated cable should work well on your engine, but I would be more concerned if it has the correct cable ends/ connection, fitting on the engine and steering wheel...
The rated cable should work well on your engine, but I would be more concerned if it has the correct cable ends/ connection, fitting on the engine and steering wheel...
Mavric
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Thankyou for the response yes it has the correct cable ends .
Thankyou for the response yes it has the correct cable ends .
Mavric
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Hi so your saying a 55hp rated steering cable will definitely work on my 60hp outboard and will be safe because ithers I’m here have said no , im not knocking your answer bart just need to make sure cheers pal.
Andy Cox
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If you're looking for someone to tell you it will definitely be OK to put an under rated steering cable on an over rated outboard then I think you'll struggle. No one in their right mind is going to tell you it will definitely be Ok.
If you're looking for someone to tell you it will definitely be OK to put an under rated steering cable on an over rated outboard then I think you'll struggle. No one in their right mind is going to tell you it will definitely be Ok.
scottie
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Ok I will take another bite
Teleflex have been making steering cables in the uk for about 70 years and have produced several versions .
Earliest cables were known as C*** or D*** depending on core diameter with the D offering 9 & 12 inch strokes C only 9”
Outboard engines used 9” and all had a end tube with ridges that fitted into split ball to allow a swivel fitting and a threaded rod end .
The next development was what was through tube fitting in which an industry standard tube was used where outboards swivelled upon tilting out of the water and the cable end went through this tube and was secured with a trapped nut and a drag link connected to the tiller arm . This is the type of attachment used on all push pull cables now. However lighter cables were produced with lower breaking loads and reduced manufacturing costs which is what you may be looking at.
Are you looking at a complete steering system or just a replacement cable because you can’t use a C cable in a D helm and vies versa.
The upper rating for light or economy is 55hp and is there aa a guide to suitability for your and everyone else to follow disregard at your peril
Remember a cable breaking can and does cause fatalities!
Ok I will take another bite
Teleflex have been making steering cables in the uk for about 70 years and have produced several versions .
Earliest cables were known as C*** or D*** depending on core diameter with the D offering 9 & 12 inch strokes C only 9”
Outboard engines used 9” and all had a end tube with ridges that fitted into split ball to allow a swivel fitting and a threaded rod end .
The next development was what was through tube fitting in which an industry standard tube was used where outboards swivelled upon tilting out of the water and the cable end went through this tube and was secured with a trapped nut and a drag link connected to the tiller arm . This is the type of attachment used on all push pull cables now. However lighter cables were produced with lower breaking loads and reduced manufacturing costs which is what you may be looking at.
Are you looking at a complete steering system or just a replacement cable because you can’t use a C cable in a D helm and vies versa.
The upper rating for light or economy is 55hp and is there aa a guide to suitability for your and everyone else to follow disregard at your peril
Remember a cable breaking can and does cause fatalities!
Glenlivet
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Fit an underrated cable if you wish. Be aware that your insurance will be completely invalid should an incident occur.
Mavric
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I get both points thanks �� as for what of the steering , i mean the cable and the helm column.