Honda BF50 control cable

Reds · 19 May 2011, 14:01

Hi,

I have to replace the shift control cable in a Honda BF50A outboard. Can someone explain me how to take the cable out in the outboard side? The cable goes in the outboard but I don't know how to take it off after releasing the part that is in the linkage part. Do I have to take any screw off in the exterior part of the outboard (where all the cables go in)?

Thanks for all.

Regards,
Luis

Boats&Outboards · 25 May 2011, 22:20

Hi Luis

Where the cables feed into the motor you need to remove the upper casing which is held on with 2 x 10mm bolts located under the hood to the front.

With the cover plate out of the way you will see a stainless securing plate which holds the cables in place. Remove that. Then the circlips which hold the cables onto the linkages (refit them to the engine side until the new cables comes in). When refitting you may well find the need to use the old screw caps on the new cables as they don't normally come with new cables!!

From memory the cables needed are 33C

Hope that helps

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

Mollers · 25 May 2011, 22:42

Yep, 33c's.

There's a rubber grommet/bung which sits around each cable and under the cable clamp to keep the briney out.

Boats&Outboards · 25 May 2011, 23:29

That's right but they come new with the cables usually in place although the tend to wiggle up the shaft so make sure they are in place when securing into place.

Enjoy!

Reds · 27 May 2011, 02:08

Hi,

thank you all for the information.

Best regards,
Luis

Mollers · 27 May 2011, 11:16

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Originally Posted by Reds

Hi,

thank you all for the information.

Best regards,
Luis

How's Cascais Luis? Retirement central.

I spent some time organising repairs to a 70ft storm damaged ketch in Cascais marina a few years ago.

Reds · 27 May 2011, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mollers

How's Cascais Luis? Retirement central.

I spent some time organising repairs to a 70ft storm damaged ketch in Cascais marina a few years ago.

Cascais is great. I live nearby Cascais and always put my RIB in that zone.

:-)

Reds · 27 May 2011, 14:44

Hi again,

I've noticed that if I giggle my outboard my steering wheel doesn't turn imediatlly. It has some looseness. How can I tighten the steering cable in the wheel so that the looseness is minimized?

Sorry for my English :-)

Thanks

Regards,

Luis

Downhilldai · 27 May 2011, 17:04

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Originally Posted by Reds

How can I tighten the steering cable in the wheel so that the looseness is minimized?

You can't - there's no adjustment in the helm unit.

Boats&Outboards · 27 May 2011, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

You can't - there's no adjustment in the helm unit.

Not in the helm but if your running on the "through" motor system with a return drag link you may be able to shift the linkage out on the engine mount so that you get more steerage each way. This may even take up the slack.

Most engines have a couple of fixing positions.

If you can wiggle your motor side to side though it may be time to look at replacement of the steering cable. Sounds like worn joints to me leading into the motor.

Hope that helps

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

Reds · 28 May 2011, 01:50

Hi,

ok. Thanks to all.

Regards,
Luis