Re-rigging outboard?

[musky666]

Hello, I want to re- rig my outboards, main and kicker, by moving wIring and cables under the rear deck as much as possible. Rear deck plates are off, and I can see where I want to run everything, but how difficult is it to remove and re-route then reattach everything? Hydraulic assist steering- pretty sure I can simply bleed air out after reattaching. But cables and wires to motors- straightforward to trace and remove?

[John Bacon]

I don't have any experience. But I suggest labeling the cables, hoses, etc. and also labeling where they are attached to the motors.

[DRIFTER_016]

Cabling us pretty easy.

There are usually one or two multi-pin connectors under the engine cover that need to be disconnected.

Then there are the throttle and shift cables, fuel lines and battery cables and of course steering.

[2 tone z71]

Yes tedious work but rewarding

[musky666]

Got it all done, really straightforward actually. Cleaned up rear deck some and much neater. Thanks for the encouragement!

Mike

[Smokercrafty]

Any pics Mike???

[wkrp]

Take lots of pictures of hookups before you take anything apart. You know the old saying.