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Posted 8/16/2002 7:35 PM (#34595)
Subject: I need help!!...... Steering cable for Johnson 12/

I had a white Johnson 12/24 1987.Cable busted probably 3 times in 14 years.Always in the spring(maybe should have lube it or something) then it might just turn on its own.There are 2 different ones.Remembering from 5 years ago-Mine had a quarter size washer or connector that went into the foot pedal/the other did not have this piece..Best to call you your marina and find out who can (ORDER) you one.Probably should take it off and bring it in.It was tricky to put back on/ easy to take off. I think you have to twirl the cable around when you put it in/instead of screwing the nut in(just guessing/remembering).I had mine put in for about $30.Just tell the marina that you broke it and you are going fishing in a week and they should have it in in a half hour.Otherwise just ask a mechanic for his advice to put one in.I met a mechanic after work because I was on a fishing trip and mine broke and the owner of the marina said it would be done by tomorrow night,-I was only fishing for 4 days and I did not drive 500 mile one way to spend 2 days off the water with a broken cable. Good luck, Roy