Topside Helm cable too long??
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 4:59 pm
Hello again!
Here is my first M-Specific question.
In looking over the topside helm, I discovered that the outer ring in the original Steermaster steering box was broken. I wasn't surprised, because the steering was very stiff when I first inspected it. I kind of put it down to old cable or lack of lube.
After I bought her, I discovered that the length of the topside helm cable might possibly be impeding free movement.
The picture shown here shows the topside helm cable, being forced down, and back up, behind the salon stairs. Its literally kinked by overlength in the 2-3' range, in that space (where my hot H2O unit is) before the engine room.
Anyone have the length of the topside helm cable for a 1975 32' Sedan FB?
Does this picture also concern you?
Thanks!
Chuck
Venture II
Here is my first M-Specific question.
In looking over the topside helm, I discovered that the outer ring in the original Steermaster steering box was broken. I wasn't surprised, because the steering was very stiff when I first inspected it. I kind of put it down to old cable or lack of lube.
After I bought her, I discovered that the length of the topside helm cable might possibly be impeding free movement.
The picture shown here shows the topside helm cable, being forced down, and back up, behind the salon stairs. Its literally kinked by overlength in the 2-3' range, in that space (where my hot H2O unit is) before the engine room.
Anyone have the length of the topside helm cable for a 1975 32' Sedan FB?
Does this picture also concern you?
Thanks!
Chuck
Venture II