Need diverter/steering cable help

« **on:** May 15, 2013, 10:46:13 AM »

$:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$ So im new to the forums and need some help on my Jet o vater cable

First off i have a 1977 Open Bow Mantra Jet boat and my jet O vator cable broke, the thing is the cheapest i have got an estimate for is 400$

i have a trip coming up in June for a friends bday to laughlin/Havasu i would really like to have it fixed before then need help on fixing it! Also another thing is my steering is very rough my boat goes side to side at very low speeds and im afraid that in havasu hitting someone should i replace the cable i have never replaced it before i have owned he boat for about 3 years now?

Please Help is really appreciated alot thank you

1977 Open Bow Mantra Jet boat
460 Ford, MSD, Holley Fuel Pump
All Basic Performance Upgrades
750CFM Holley Double Pumper
Berkley Jet no clue what model
manual place diverter

« **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2013, 10:52:23 AM »

Me throwing a rooster at Lake Silverwood

open bow BBF Rooster tail

« **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2013, 11:05:16 AM »

Check to see if it is a 'Jet-o-vator' or a 'Place Diverter', The cables are a lot different.
On your steering, Most jets 'wander' at low speeds (like hearding cattle), but a rough/tight cable compounds this problem. Time for new rack & cable?
I grew up on Silverwood, still looks the same

Dan'l

« **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2013, 11:13:46 AM »

Ok thank you i believe its a jet o vator :0 ( is it hard to replace these cables ? i really don't want to pay that money considering i think it cant be that hard.

Well it gives me a workout at slow speeds when i tap the throttle its more predictable but should it turn smoothly?Also it is not bad at high speeds it feels fine i just dont want it to break out there in havasu. So if i could check pretty easily to make sure it needs to be replaced would be better. it has a rack and Pinyon! im going to spend about 1k on this trip so the least i can spend the better considering im only 19 lol But do you believe its necessary to replace how would i check?

Thank you very very very much man i appreciate this as im kinda stupid when it comes to these lol

« **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2013, 11:18:20 AM »

i believe a place diverter uses a standard 4300bc teleflex cable. just take yours out and measure it.

4300bc is a standard control cable but has a "bulkhead style threaded end" on one side.

http://www.cpperformance.com/p-13510-4300bc-bulkhead-cable-maxflex-extreme.aspx

if your steering cable is worn out, its sometimes cheaper to just buy a whole new kit including helm.

http://www.cpperformance.com/p-13374-rack-and-pinion-steering-system.aspx

your original steering cable should have a number on it at the end, and usually the last 2 numbers indicate the length. so like a 1000816 would be a 16 foot cable, etc.

i just bought a new set of control cables and steering kit from CP performance and i had it on my desk in 3 days. great company.

« **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2013, 11:44:14 AM »

Quote from: ScreaminSeamen on May 15, 2013, 11:13:46 AM

Ok thank you i believe its a jet o vator :0 ( is it hard to replace these cables ? i really don't want to pay that money considering i think it cant be that hard.

Well it gives me a workout at slow speeds when i tap the throttle its more predictable but should it turn smoothly?Also it is not bad at high speeds it feels fine i just dont want it to break out there in havasu. So if i could check pretty easily to make sure it needs to be replaced would be better. it has a rack and Pinyon! im going to spend about 1k on this trip so the least i can spend the better considering im only 19 lol But do you believe its necessary to replace how would i check?

Thank you very very very much man i appreciate this as im kinda stupid when it comes to these lol

Check that all of your steering connections are tight- steering tube in the transom adaptor, cable to steering tube, and steering cable to steering arm, but it may be shot. Mine is one finger lock-to-lock. (~7/8ths of a turn)
A slightly faster idle speed may help gain some control, my barge is at 900-1000 rpm, 600 r's wont hardly move it.
Place diverter cable is easy to replace, a Jet-O-Vator is a little more involved, but not difficult, depending on transom access.
Check Jet Boat Performance, C.P. Performance & Rex Marine

Dan'l

« **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2013, 11:51:20 AM »

OK Thanks on a difficulty rating what would you put both jobs at for a newbie! i have a friend that's a mechanic and another that built his mudding truck so i just want to understand what im getting self into. I just don't want to fork out 1k when its less then 300 in parts the lines are ran on the same side which they dont look to difficult to get to.? Or would you considering helping me out? :0 ill buy you cases of beer lmfao but ill have to give you the cash as im only 19 lol

Well i noticed some stuff was a little lose i tightend it but it seemed of cours out of the water that it was still just as hard to turn ??

« **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2013, 12:06:09 PM »

Quote from: ScreaminSeamen on May 15, 2013, 11:51:20 AM

OK Thanks on a difficulty rating what would you put both jobs at for a newbie!

Diverter/ jet-o-vator cable can be done at the river- Long story

(real easy)
Steering replacement- 'bout an hour, not workin hard, or 20 minutes, in a hurry (If its rack already)

Dan'l

« **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2013, 12:46:23 PM »

Really

! ok good i was really worried about that!

ok sorry to be a noob are there any writeup for fixing those two issues? Like step by step as me and friends are first time boat mechanics lol

ScreaminSeamen

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