Steering cable setup

[JohnsonM50]

I forgot to mention: we don't use any springs in our steering systems. Shape and/or postion the steering arms so that the ends -- where the cable attaches -- are in line with the engine's tilt tube. This way, when engine tilt changes, cable tension stays the same.

Ive been doing it different, also w/o springs. Aligning the pulley pivot with the steer pin center line instead. This does make the tilt up tight for a second till over center but theres enough flex. On most motors you cant align both tilt & steer exactly. I wonder if in between would be good. On the OMC shown thats about a 4" to 5" difference to split.