Uflex Boat Steering & Control Cables
Uflex builds hydraulic and mechanical steering systems, engine controls and control cables for outboard and sterndrive boats. Most cables and steering kits are sold by length, with the length in the part number.
Ordering the right length and type
Read the part number on the jacket of the cable you are replacing and order the same length. The number after the X in a MACH cable is the length in feet. Mercury uses different cable ends on older controls and on Gen II controls, so match the ends as well as the length. Hydraulic steering has to be matched to engine horsepower and to the number of engines. More: marine steering and controls and Teleflex Marine.
What does ZTF mean?
Zero torque feedback. A ZTF helm holds the wheel against engine torque so the boat does not steer itself when you let go of the wheel.
Hydraulic or mechanical steering?
Mechanical cable steering suits smaller outboards. Hydraulic steering gives lighter, smoother steering on higher horsepower engines. Check the horsepower rating on each listing.
Can Uflex cables replace Teleflex cables?
In many cases yes, where the end fittings and length match. Send us the number on your old cable and we will confirm.
Which Uflex steering cable do I need: M66, M86 or M90?
Match the cable to your helm. The M90 MACH rotary steering cable is the one Uflex lists for its T91, T93ZT and T101 helms. The M66 rotary steering cable is listed for helms such as the T85 and T71FC. The M86 is a rack and pinion steering cable. The number after the X is the length in feet.
Which steering cable does the Uflex T91 helm use?
The T91 rotary steering helm uses the M90 MACH steering cable. Uflex lists a maximum steering wheel diameter of 16 inches for it.
Which UC128TS cylinder version do I need?
Uflex makes the UC128 front mount outboard cylinder in versions 1, 2 and 3. Confirm the version for your outboard make and model before you order. Uflex pairs the cylinder with its UP25, UP28, UP33 and UP39 series helm pumps, such as the UP28FM.
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