1998 merc 115 hp tilt tube pot side nut parts

[fishforbass1]

Other than the nut on the steering rod ,what else is behind the nut to keep the steering rod from flopping up and down when turned to the right? Have a new nut but it seems way to big on the inside to snug up the steering rod!

 

[oldman570]

Re: 1998 merc 115 hp tilt tube pot side nut parts

A picture of the rod would be helpful. Some steering rods have a sleeve that fits over the bolt part of the rod that lets everything move easier in the steering cable end and fills up the hole at the same time. Other wise you might need other parts .
Here is a link for a diagram of those parts.

Mercury, Mercruiser, Force, etc. - CO-PILOT - 100/115/125 H.P. 80 JET (4 CYLINDER)
JMO
Oldman570

 

[fishforbass1]

Re: 1998 merc 115 hp tilt tube pot side nut parts

A picture of the rod would be helpful. Some steering rods have a sleeve that fits over the bolt part of the rod that lets everything move easier in the steering cable end and fills up the hole at the same time. Other wise you might need other parts .
Here is a link for a diagram of those parts.

Mercury, Mercruiser, Force, etc. - CO-PILOT - 100/115/125 H.P. 80 JET (4 CYLINDER)
JMO
Oldman570

Thanks but that's not it,cant find a diagram for my transom bracket that shows anything?

 

[carholme]

Re: 1998 merc 115 hp tilt tube pot side nut parts

What is your engine s/n?

Gerry

 

[fishforbass1]

Re: 1998 merc 115 hp tilt tube pot side nut parts

What is your engine s/n?

Gerry

ser#37-855211-112 orwm9xm0113210 -or-ser#OG698552--1-115412UN, These re all the numbers on the eng--the manual refers to ride guide steering!

 

[carholme]

Re: 1998 merc 115 hp tilt tube pot side nut parts

Your s/n comes up as:

MERCURY - (115 H.P. (1998 ))
Serial No: 0G698552 Model No: 1115412UN

Parts and Service Bulletin Listing for s/n 0G698552:

Search Results - Crowley Marine

Do you have the Mercury Service Manual P/N 90-830234? If so, you will see:

Single Steering Cable and Steering Link
Rod Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1D-5
Installing Ride Guide Steering Cable to the
Outboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1D-5
Steering Link Rod Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1D-5

In the parts list you will see Transom Brackets depending on s/n as well as SWIVEL BRACKET AND STEERING ARM

Maybe this info will help you to better pinpoint what you require.

If you do not have the Merc Service Manual, see my message to you in Notifications at the top of the page.

Gerry

 

[fishforbass1]

Re: 1998 merc 115 hp tilt tube pot side nut parts

Well I looked at the manual and that's the one used when ordering parts same nut and part # there has got to be something behind that nut ,like nylon bushing or something!

 

[fishforbass1]

Re: 1998 merc 115 hp tilt tube pot side nut parts

A picture of the rod would be helpful. Some steering rods have a sleeve that fits over the bolt part of the rod that lets everything move easier in the steering cable end and fills up the hole at the same time. Other wise you might need other parts .
Here is a link for a diagram of those parts.

Mercury, Mercruiser, Force, etc. - CO-PILOT - 100/115/125 H.P. 80 JET (4 CYLINDER)
JMO
Oldman570

where would I get that sleeve for ride guide steering rod?

 

[oldman570]

Re: 1998 merc 115 hp tilt tube pot side nut parts

You should be able to get the sleeve/bushing item 6 at a Mercury dealer, or shop the net for one. A dealer South Central Outboards near Effingham IL. deals in a lot of older outboard parts, if a dealer near you can not help. You can look them up and they are on Ebay also. Old mercs would be another place to search. If you ever come west on RT 38 south of Rockford, IL. I might be able to help find one at a dealer near me. JMO
Oldman570