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    Steering link/arm bind question.

    I've got a 71 Merc 500 that I just modified to tilt tube steering controls. I also have a Merc steering link/bar. Is it normal for the steering bar to bind against the cowling on extreme turns when the motor turns away from the side that links the cable to the steering arm on the motor? My...
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    Swivel/steering resistance/stiffness question

    First of all I hope this is the right forum for posting this. I am open to shifting this to a different forum if need be. The reason I am posting this here is if necessary I'd like some advice on an adjustment. I have a 71 Merc 500 on which I'm installing a new Uflex steering system because...
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    Spring loaded bushing on steering linkage

    My old Merc manual shows pictures of the steering connection when using a tilt tube setup. In the pictures there is a spring loaded bushing on the connection where the steering rod (that attaches to the end of the steering cable) connects to the steering arm on the motor. I guess this spring...
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    Tilt tube nut

    I've got a 71 Merc 500 and I'm switching my steering from being anchored on the splash wall to a tilt tube system. I'm going with a Uflex Rotech rotary system as I'm very limited in space (less than 4.5") to the left of my steering wheel under my console. My question is about the tilt tube nut...
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    Hooking up tilt tube steering.

    I've got a 16ft. Oauchita and a 71 Merc500 with a worn out rotary steering system. My worn out system uses a brace on the transom's inner wall rather than use the available tilt tube on my motor. I think I want to get a new system that uses my tilt tube rather than the transom brace I now...
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    70's Lightning Energizer Ignition & tachs

    I've got a 71 Merc 500 with the Lightning Energizer Ignition on which I'd like to install a tach. After reading the Merc Service Manual and various other writings on this process I've become a bit gun shy. Most manuals seem to list the LEI system as an exception to most tach installation...
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