Calling The Jeepster

[Evinrude Boater]

Hey Jeepster,<br />I was looking at your project photos and noticed that your steering set-up is similar to mine. I have a '64 Evinrude V4 and the steering rod is attached with a small bolt that's loosely attached to the handle across the front below the cowl. Is there supposed to be a ball joint type fitting to allow for movement?<br />Classicboater

 

[thejeepster02]

Re: Calling The Jeepster

Hi Classisboater<br />I dont recall,,,I havnt put the motor back on yet, I will take a couple photos tonight of the motor and post them for you.

 

[Evinrude Boater]

Re: Calling The Jeepster

Thanks Jeepster, I tried to post a photo but I wasn't able to do it right. I'll try again with a close-up of my motor. For now here's the photo I tried to post last night.Motor Photo

 

[AMD Rules]

Re: Calling The Jeepster

I think the typical arrangement is to have a 90 degree bracket mounted to the front of the motor, and then to mount a ball-socket type swivel joint on the end of your steering cable rod. That gives it flexibility, and doesn't wear out the joint/connectors. Having a loose bolt provides the flexibility and likely works, but will experience wear and lead to fatigue of the parts. I'd take a picture of my Evinrude mount for you, but the boat and motor are 5 miles apart from each other at the moment. All I could show you would be a photo of the 90 degree bracket on the motor I have here at.<br /><br /><br />[edit] corrected extremely poor spelling and clarified wording.

 

[G DANE]

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Classicboater, among my old boatstuff there is a bolt with a ballhead, thread looks like it fits those motors. I dont have the part for the steering cable though. I can take a photo,and possibly send the bolt to you if you like ?

 

[Evinrude Boater]

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Thanks G DANE, my e-mail is semenuk1@hotmail.com. Were you going to send the bolt or a picture of the bolt? It's a long throw across the pond. If you have a photo I'm sure I can find the part at a dealer or bone yard.<br />Classicboater

 

[thejeepster02]

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I checked out the motor and its just connected via a loose bolt to swivel on. Now im concerned this was just rigged up by the last owner.<br />Would Someone send photos of how it should be connected.

 

[G DANE]

Re: Calling The Jeepster

I will get a digital camera and send a photo of the bolt. You can have it if you like and its the right one.

 

[Evinrude Boater]

Re: Calling The Jeepster

G Dane, did you send a photo of the steering connection bolt? Sounds like me and The Jeepster both need one. I'm out of the water until May 2005 so I've got time to get one.<br />Classicboater

 

[G DANE]

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I just sent it, sorry for delay.