Steering Helm

[socal0487]

Had this piece break inside our helm. Can’t find a replacement for it. Not opposed to swapping out the entire helm if I can find the right one. Anybody familiar with this?

It’s on a 2004 Caliber 1. Rack and pinion. Tilt steering wheel. Has no distinguishable marks/companies on it but appears to be a teleflex system from what I’m seeing.

 

[rrrr]

That's the tilt wheel mechanism. Not repairable.

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[Husqy510]

We have one that we pulled out of our boat a couple weeks ago when we upgraded to full hydraulic. Its in Mohave Valley, if you need something this weekend

 

[rrrr]

We have one that we pulled out of our boat a couple weeks ago when we upgraded to full hydraulic. Its in Mohave Valley, if you need something this weekend

Can't beat that. RDP rocks.

 

[Dkahnjob]

This would be a good time to switch over to hydraulic steering, it is much better.

 

[rrrr]

This would be a good time to switch over to hydraulic steering, it is much better.

Indeed it is, but hardly necessary unless the boat is capable of 70+ MPH speeds. Full hydraulic is about $5K installed for a single engine.

 

[AEA]

Indeed it is, but hardly necessary unless the boat is capable of 70+ MPH speeds. Full hydraulic is about $5K installed for a single engine.

Why is 70mph the magic number?

 

[572ext]

Because the real propeller blow out can happen at speeds of 70 mph plus blow out is when the prop washes away the water causing a void or pocket and will throw the drive into full lock turn faster then you can react. Hydronic steering will help keep drive on track.

 

[lbhsbz]

This would be a good time to switch over to hydraulic steering, it is much better.

Meh...cables don’t leak

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Why is 70mph the magic number?

Idk why people say one speed or another, i notice the biggest in the no wake zone. I’ll never have another boat without full hydraulic steering ever again.