In the continous improvement department of our 1986 S2- I reinstalled the freshly painted pedestal after sealing holes with epoxy. This boat has the Edson pull pull system. I had trouble getting the bracket holding the steering cables to line up with the bolts under the pedestal. I broke one of the white plastic cable end fittings! http://www.edsonmarine.com/marinestore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1114
Not bad $ but I must disconnect the cable at the quadrant, pull it through the conduit and reinsert it. The end is probably a little frayed so it will be a challenge if not impossible to push it back through. I called Edson and they recommend replacing the cables and conduit at around $750. I see their point but I'm going to pull the cable and see what it looks like. Then I'll try to get it back in the conduit. One thing always leads to another..
Not bad $ but I must disconnect the cable at the quadrant, pull it through the conduit and reinsert it. The end is probably a little frayed so it will be a challenge if not impossible to push it back through. I called Edson and they recommend replacing the cables and conduit at around $750. I see their point but I'm going to pull the cable and see what it looks like. Then I'll try to get it back in the conduit. One thing always leads to another..