I need to replace the steering cable in my Bass Tracker PF 16 stick steer boat....how do I measure for the replacement....lenght of the cable housing or total lenghth of the cable....Any help would be appreciated !!!!
2007-11-07 05:31:25 · 7 answers · asked by tooldaddy2003 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
you will need a Stick II steering cable 13' in length.
2007-11-07 08:22:58 · answer #1 · answered by Jeanette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be a number on the cable itself. Bass tracker has made a million of those boats. So you could almost just tell the parts store the make of your boat. The more info that you give the parts guy the better luck you will have at getting the right part. The number on the cable, the type of engine, the type of steering, etc. should get you the right part. Good luck
2007-11-07 06:24:16 · answer #2 · answered by jim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that one of the battery cables is disconnected causes me to suspect that there may be a power draw on the circuit. Before I would just connect the cable I would clean up both cables (inside and out) as well as the connections on the battery. When this has been done, disconnect the negative cable and check for a parasitic draw by using a multimeter between the negative battery terminal and ground. With all electronics in the off position, there should be no reading on the multimeter amps scale. If you detect a reading, it's likely that you have a parasitic draw and that could be the reason that one battery cable was disconnected when you bought the boat. See video below for tutorial on how to isolate and repair a parasitic power draw:
2016-04-02 22:38:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a flexible measuring tape and measure from the steering wheel along the side of boat to engine (I measure to corner of the Stern then out to engine) you want to measure for room to reach without the cable being in a bind to get there.
Most old cables have the length on them.
First answer correct, just remove and take with you.
The main thing, you have to remove to replace, same with cars for parts many times. If, you can take the part with you it help to be sure you get the correct part.
But, with boat cables, it nice to have the correct and when you pull the old you tape the new (Tight, butt ends) to opposite end to pull the new into place.
2007-11-07 05:50:44 · answer #4 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could also check the Teleflex web site..they are the leading manufacturer of steering cables
2007-11-07 05:51:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your old steering cable should have info printed on it, such as model # and length. Remove it and take a look.
2007-11-07 12:07:52 · answer #6 · answered by 80's kid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remove the old one and take it to the shop
2007-11-07 05:40:13 · answer #7 · answered by cheda50 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋