71 Johnson 20HP Steering, and controls

[Sebago13]

Does anyone have diagrams of how to hook up remote steering and shift/throttle cables to a 20R71S motor. I currently have a telefex steering cable that was used on my 92 25HP, fortunately that motor had a tilt tube this one does not. I am in the process of tearing down the motor, so adding a tilt tube at this time would be very easy. Suggestions please.

 

[racerone]

I would fit a tube on the transom of the boat.------perhaps look into fitting a newer steering bracket / midsection onto the 71 model.

 

[Sebago13]

I would fit a tube on the transom of the boat.------perhaps look into fitting a newer steering bracket / midsection onto the 71 model.

ty for the advice, but that sounds like allot of dollars to me But I think I found the solution. ULFEX S39 and A45 should work perfectly for me.

 

[F_R]

The s39 or equivalent are the customary solutions. But just so you know, you may not like the results.

#1. Since you are cramming the cable to one side, you will be introducing a couple of extra bends into it. That will make it harder to steer. Maybe a lot harder, depending on severity of bends. Solution is a shorter cable.

#2. Steering arc will be severely reduced, OR you may try changing the geometry, making it impossible to tilt all the way without stressing or bending something. Goes with the territory when using push-pull with those older motors not deigned for it. Solution is a newer motor with built-in tilt tube and correct geometry..

 

[Sebago13]

The s39 or equivalent are the customary solutions. But just so you know, you may not like the results.

#1. Since you are cramming the cable to one side, you will be introducing a couple of extra bends into it. That will make it harder to steer. Maybe a lot harder, depending on severity of bends. Solution is a shorter cable.

#2. Steering arc will be severely reduced, OR you may try changing the geometry, making it impossible to tilt all the way without stressing or bending something. Goes with the territory when using push-pull with those older motors not deigned for it. Solution is a newer motor with built-in tilt tube and correct geometry..

I see that there is a tilt tube for my motor, but it looks odd and I am not familiar with that type of tube, are there any diagrams that I can reference? I would love to just install the correct tilt tube and be done with it. Please help ty!

 

[F_R]

It is true that there are several aftermarket tilt tubes, but none that actually fit in place of the tilt bolt that is there now. That brings up a problem that the geometry changes as the motor tilts. And it doesn't fix the limited steering arc, But you may be satisfied with any of the solutions. Best you can do with what you have, as they say.

 

[Sebago13]

It is true that there are several aftermarket tilt tubes, but none that actually fit in place of the tilt bolt that is there now. That brings up a problem that the geometry changes as the motor tilts. And it doesn't fix the limited steering arc, But you may be satisfied with any of the solutions. Best you can do with what you have, as they say.

So I took your advice and did a bit more research, I have decided to go with the FWK3475 route. I believe this will work much better, ty so much for (no pun intended) steering me in the right direction

 

[F_R]

I admit I've never used that particular one. At least the cable length is not a problem. Let us know how it works out.

 

[Sebago13]

I admit I've never used that particular one. At least the cable length is not a problem. Let us know how it works out.

Will do, it will be a while till i get to that point