1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

[CHUNKS1140]

I got a great deal on a Evinrude 40 commerical motor. I have realized it has no tilt tube but he has a Teleflex adapter plate for my teleflex steering, This is just a idea that i wanted to get some opinions on but could someone not just get a piece of pipe that is completley threaded instead of paying 70 dollars for a new tilt tube, the reason i ask is i am not so sure on this adapter plate that mounts under the c clamps on the inside of the boat i have never seen this adapter maybe someone on here has more experience than me and can help me out. Thanks for all the POSITIVE input.

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

Is this what you are looking for?
http://www.iboats.com/Front-Mount-S...50589268--**********.293986207--view_id.40159

 

[CHUNKS1140]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

That is what the guy has that i am trading with just curious if anyone had any luck with this type of setup?

 

[CHUNKS1140]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

Thanks for any help there Capt. Daviet

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

I have seen them used a few times. I have seen another type used that uses the transom clamps to hold it in place instead of bolting it on, usually on small hp engines, they both seemed to work well.

 

[CHUNKS1140]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

Do you think if i had a piece of aluminum or pipe that was threaded i could make my own tilt tube instead of paying 60-80 dollars for one. The motor does not have t and t it would just support the steering cable.

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

If you have the tools, material and knowledge you should have no problem makeing one.

 

[CHUNKS1140]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

I was thinking of getting a galvanized nipple 12" long from Lowes for 5.00 dollars would do the same thing and better than spending 75 bucks on one. I think a 1/2" nipple would work just fine for my Teleflex steering cable.

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

Galvanized around water doesn't seem to last very long. Try it and see if you can make it work, at least it will tell you if you can build it.

 

[CHUNKS1140]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

The problem i am running into is i can find 7/8 stainless which is what most people sell as a replacement i can get a 12" piece pretty cheap but i cant find anyone that has dies to tap that size thread.

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

The steering cable people had to do something to try and keep people from using their design and build there own parts. Try calling a couple of salvage yards and see if they can help you out.

 

[RZR2007]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

You don't have any machine shops close by?

 

[CHUNKS1140]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

I do Rzr kinda running into the same problem time i buy stainless and have them machine it for 45.00 i will have enough in it to buy from dealer, but any advice would be much help.

 

[samo_ott]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

Check your dealer. I had the exact same problem but he sold me a used tube for $15 or $20, I forget which, but it was pretty cheap. I also wondered about building my own but then got this one.

 

[RZR2007]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

I see your point! $45 to cut a few threads? ouch!

 

[CHUNKS1140]

Re: 1993 Evinrude with no tilt tube.

That's what i said plus i have to buy the material on top of that.