Pro351
TT Enthusiast
Last Activity: Today, 06:14 AM
Joined: 07-25-2021
Location: Northeast
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The cable I ordered from Skidim came with a quick connect adapter. Installed with no issue on my Big T helm. The adapter came with a pin, that needs to be installed after the cable is inserted into the adapter. The cable will snap into the adapter. You'll hear a click, which then you'll know the cable... -
I haven't used the boat since replacement. The weather still isn't great here in New England. But I can definitely feel a difference just from turning the steering wheel when the boat is on the trailer. It's definitely smoother and more free. I will update this thread once the boat is in the water...Leave a comment:
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Here's the block part number on Amazon:
Teleflex Marine SA27578P Clamp Block Kit Short Post-
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Prostar 190 Steering Clamp Block replacement
I recently installed a new steering cable in my 1990 Prostar 190. During installation, I noticed the clamp block had play. The ball joint was worn. I purchased a new clamp block on Amazon (same one Skidim sells, but $70 cheaper). Installed new block and worked perfectly. Easy install. Bolts into place... -
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Thanks! I was told by Skidim that they don't make a replacement helm for my year boat with tilt wheel. They said one of my options was to replace it with a non-tilt helm and column. I hope this helps anyone going through the same problem. The helm and tilt column are a bit pricey... but it was worth...Leave a comment:
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Mine is a 1990 limited edition... so I believe it came with factory tilt. Although you or someone correct me if I'm wrong. But if yours doesn't have tilt... this would be a nice upgrade. The range of motion on this new column is amazing. And super tight. No more play....Leave a comment:
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Original setup did have tilt. The bushing was worn and had play in the shaft....Leave a comment:
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Here's just a couple pictures of my old set up, in case anyone was wondering....Leave a comment:
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After completed, my steering turns flawlessly and is very solid. No play at all. Like new. I routed my cable but haven't had the time to hook it up yet. Basically with a new cable, helm and column, all of my steering components are new. I checked the rubber and that is absolutely fine, so I installed...Leave a comment:
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Finally the steering wheel. The only thing I haven't installed is the center cap for the wheel. It's a pain to get off... so I wanna make sure I'm good to go before I install it. You can see in the pictures the new range of motion my wheel has. It tilts so far up, that it almost hits my dash. It's great...Leave a comment:
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Next is the rubber boot and splined mount, which fits perfectly on the new shaft....Leave a comment:
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Then install the lower plastic trim piece. It's secured by two machine screws that bolt into the mount....Leave a comment:
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Then install the tilt column with the supplied hardware. Two Phillip head bolts....Leave a comment:
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Next, install the helm. The bolts on the kit weren't long enough, so I had to get longer ones (4 center bolts) But it bolts up perfectly....Leave a comment:
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The old mount had to be removed and new holes drilled for the new mount. I also had to trim part of the dash panel to allow room for the trim piece. Here is the new upgraded mount:Leave a comment:
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I then purchased a tilt steering column (splined shaft) from Skidim. Comes complete with mount, hardware, covers, etc....Leave a comment:
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90 Prostar 190 Complete Steering Upgrade
So I decided it was time for a new steering cable in my 1990 Prostar 190. I removed the cable and figured while I was there I might as well check everything, steering related. I noticed even with the cable removed, the wheel would turn difficult in certain spots. And the steering wheel had play in it....
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