ls2000 steering helm

[alfredo03261985]

HELP!!

has anyone replaced their steering helm? does any one know which aftermarket model fits? the oem is on backorder.
Anyone knows if the steering is 135 or 270 degree?

 

[84rzv500r]

I was able to cross reference the Yamaha Part to Seastar (IIRC) who made them originally

 

[alfredo03261985]

I was able to cross reference the Yamaha Part to Seastar (IIRC) who made them originally

Do you remember the Part number by chance? I see 2 options for seastar, one is for 135deg the other for 270deg, since my helm completely broken I cant calculate the degress.

 

[84rzv500r]

SeaStar Solutions SH5088P Jet Boat Steering Helm 270 Degree Teleflex is the one I got because it had the twin cable setup and bushings with it.. and it cross referenced to the Yamaha part. for $149 it seemed like good insurance... I have NOT tried it yet as my original has not yet failed but the gears are really sloppy. I did make new stainless bushings for the nozzles and for the dual cable bar so they are not sloppy...

 

[alfredo03261985]

​ SeaStar Solutions SH5088P Jet Boat Steering Helm 270 Degree Teleflex is the one I got because it had the twin cable setup and bushings with it.. and it cross referenced to the Yamaha part. for $149 it seemed like good insurance... I have NOT tried it yet as my original has not yet failed but the gears are really sloppy. I did make new stainless bushings for the nozzles and for the dual cable bar so they are not sloppy...

Thanks!!

I will order it asap. Once I install it I'll update the post.

 

[Scherdiva]

How do you know if this needs replaced?

 

[alfredo03261985]

Too much freeplay, big difference after installing the new one.

 

[Ninedollars]

Do you think the steering is similar to the sx240? I have slop in mine too. Was the 270 degree a direct replacement for you?

 

[alfredo03261985]

Do you think the steering is similar to the sx240? I have slop in mine too. Was the 270 degree a direct replacement for you?

Yes the 270 was a perfect fit.