i loosened the little bolt connecting the rod to the motor. loosened the big bolt connecting the cable to the motor. i removed the steering box at the helm. time to slide the rod out of the motor. only thing is there isnt enough room to slide it out before hitting the transom, or to do the reverse when installing the new one. i need a solution that doesnt involve taking the motor off. i'd prefer not to drill a hole in the hull but i'll do that or sell the boat before i take the motor off.
