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an86carrera posted 08-03-2006 09:47 AM ET (US)
I have not run this motor yet but looking at it I have discovered the following;
There is a retaining ring not in place at the lower end of the steering tube. It is just hooked around the shift shaft above the lower motor mount.
Do I have to remove the power head to put this back in? Or, can it be snapped back in from the bottom.
If I have to take the mounts out I might as well replace them as they seem soft now .
If I put in solid motor mounts (which I can make instead of buy the rubber ones) will it make a big difference in the smoothness of operation.
And should I should I replace the lower crankshaft seal then too?
Anything else while I'm in there?
Thanks,
Len

The Judge posted 08-03-2006 02:05 PM ET (US)
Does it affect the way it works? Sometimes they break from corrosion but are fused together. Yes solid mounts help because Mercs shake a LOT but it will make your boat vibrate at low speeds. If you do have to remove powerhead, buy a new lower seal when you buy the base gasket.

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Author	Topic: Merc steering bracket 1987 70hp ? help
an86carrera	posted 08-03-2006 09:47 AM ET (US) I have not run this motor yet but looking at it I have discovered the following; There is a retaining ring not in place at the lower end of the steering tube. It is just hooked around the shift shaft above the lower motor mount. Do I have to remove the power head to put this back in? Or, can it be snapped back in from the bottom. If I have to take the mounts out I might as well replace them as they seem soft now . If I put in solid motor mounts (which I can make instead of buy the rubber ones) will it make a big difference in the smoothness of operation. And should I should I replace the lower crankshaft seal then too? Anything else while I'm in there? Thanks, Len
The Judge	posted 08-03-2006 02:05 PM ET (US) Does it affect the way it works? Sometimes they break from corrosion but are fused together. Yes solid mounts help because Mercs shake a LOT but it will make your boat vibrate at low speeds. If you do have to remove powerhead, buy a new lower seal when you buy the base gasket.