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Update: I hope this helps future people who are installing the Cable to replace the cable & pulley steering.

I removed the entire console from the boat because the steering wheel was corroded to the helm. I cut the bolt and was able to remove the steering wheel from the console and hammer out the rest of the bolt that was stuck in the wheel.

I was thinking that I would follow Kamie's guidance and get the tilt tube extension from TRMarine. I ordered the cable kit before calling TRMarine which was the first mistake. They did not have the right tube for my Yamaha engine and I certainly could not fabricate one like the one in Glsucoha's Personal Page. My next option is to get the Stand off clamp bracket so I ordered it from Black Bear. I was about to install it but I realized the clamp was bigger than the cable. After finally getting through to the only person at Teleflex (now Sea Star Solutions) that knows this stuff, he told me that I also need the support tube. That is now on order! I also have to order the 8' cable kit.

This is what I learned:

If you are going to get one of the tilt tube extension kits like Kamie suggested then the 9' cable (SS13709) would be correct. If you go the stand off bracket or the clamp bracket the 8' cable (SS13709) is correct. When installing the helm make sure you measure where to put the template for the hole. I just laid it over the existing hole and went to town with the jig saw. I was 1/2 inch off so I had to saw more off on one side. Luckily the bezel covered the entire hole.

Below are the parts that are needed and the best prices that I could find:

8' Teleflex Cable Kit ($99): http://www.blackbearsportinggoods.com...s13708.htm
20 Degree Bezel ($27): http://www.blackbearsportinggoods.com...LESB27483P
Clamp Block Stand-Off Bracket ($83 Painted or $115 Stainless): http://www.westmarine.com/teleflex--c...82_002_502
Support Tube ($25-Aluminum or $68-Stainless) http://www.westmarine.com/teleflex--s...84_003_506
Clevis Kit - Connects cable to tiller ($40) http://www.westmarine.com/mechanical-...it--289884

So for a total of $340 for switching to Teleflex in my mind is worth it!