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i have an old drum cable steering system and want to switch to a vevor rotary system.what i need to know is if the 3/4 inch tapered shaft will fit the trim tube and what drag link do i need for the motor i think its part number 172897 but im not sure thanks for any help.its a 1976 70el76d...

is there a complete lower unit rebuild kit for the 70el76d i cant find one.

so it sounds like the 600 i spent on the lower unit and new water pump was a complete waste of money.can i swap the drive shafts out

i remeasured and the 87 is 21 11/16 and the 76 is 21 1/16.i put the 87 unit on without connecting the shift rod and it turned over really hard and i couldnt turn the prop.then i loosened the bolts up about a 1/4in and the prop turned free.but i didnt want to crank it with the bolts loose

it does.thats where i measured from.the shift rod from the 87 was longer also and the place i bought it from said to switch with 76 shift rod which i did

yes the 87 is 21 1/4in to the case and the 76 is 21 to th case

the 76 is a long shaft and yes the drive shaft turns when not on the motor.neither turns when together

ok i bought it put it on and the motor wont turn over.the prop wouldnt turn either way and woudnt shift.i took i back off and without moving the shift rod prop spins free both ways as it should in neutral and the motor turns over fine.so i looked at the drive shaft and the 87 has a long...

ok thanks alot

i have a 1976 70hp johnson model 70el76d and hope someone can tell me if a 1987 70hp johnson model j70tlcur lower unit will fit and if so do i need to change anything.thanks for any help