Topic: 58 Johnson Steering Cables – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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June 22, 2020 at 9:55 pm #206471
Donald Koslosky
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Hi again, my boat has the steering wheel, pulleys, cables, but I’m trying to figure out how to attach to the motor. I have the bracket, but where does the end of the cable attach to? The motor housing? Or back to the boat somewhere?

Yes there is an extra bracket in the picture, I’ll remove it and just use one.

Thanks in advance.
June 22, 2020 at 10:03 pm #206473
dave-bernard
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thru the pulley and back to the corner of the transom.

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Donald Koslosky
June 22, 2020 at 10:48 pm #206476
frankr
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Just for general information, the attachment currently on the motor (with black pulleys) is installed backwards and may break the front handle if tightened. It is supposed to be turned around fore & aft.

On the other hand, either attachment will work

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June 23, 2020 at 1:13 am #206494
phil
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Here’s a diagram:

Best practice is to mount all sheaves (pulleys) and the end points through-bolted so they can’t pull out.

I seem to recall the Johnson manual says to only use a spring on one side (port?), but the Evinrude manuals seem less clear?

http://www.omc-boats.org
http://www.aerocraft-boats.org

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June 23, 2020 at 8:13 am #206501
Donald Koslosky
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Perfect! Thanks so much all!
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