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STEERING FOR VINTAGE MERCURY 7 years 1 month ago #134690

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I HAVE RAN OUT OF SPARES. I NEED A STEERING SETUP FOR MY '61 350. DOES ANYONE MAKE ONE WITH THE 1/2" ROD FOR THE OLD MERC'S? HELM TO GUNNEL IS 18", HELM TO TRANSOME 80" AND 30" TO CENTER OF ENGINE. ON MY A/T I MOUNTED THE STEERING ON THE TRANSOME AND USED AN ARM TO ATT , BUT WOULD LIKE TO DO THIS ONE THE CORRECT WAY.

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STEERING FOR VINTAGE MERCURY 7 years 1 month ago #134760

Hugh Long Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 261 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 2	Guess not. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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STEERING FOR VINTAGE MERCURY 7 years 1 month ago #134785

gfgarland Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 363 Karma: 47 Thank you received: 3	Not available new, but you can make an adapter with a spare larger tube and a couple of brackets, works well. I will post a picture of my setup for you to get an idea. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: Hugh Long
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STEERING FOR VINTAGE MERCURY 7 years 1 month ago #134787

Hugh Long Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 261 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 2	That would be how I did my Arkansas Traveler I think. Using a 3/4 tube bolted to the transom with an arm to the outboard. I was just hoping someone was making a new 1/2" unit. I will just go ahead do that with a new standard unit. Thanks Hugh Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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STEERING FOR VINTAGE MERCURY 7 years 1 month ago #134791

gfgarland Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 363 Karma: 47 Thank you received: 3	It is cleaner if you attach to the engine rather than the transom, I will show you how I did it shortly as soon as i can get the pictures off my camera. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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STEERING FOR VINTAGE MERCURY 7 years 1 month ago #134792

Pondrocket44 Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 197 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 1	Hugh, I'll get some pics together soon. What your looking for is a Ride Guide system. I currently run one on my Glen-L Zip with a Mark 58. I have a few but need to get lengths. Will get back with you soon. Travis Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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STEERING FOR VINTAGE MERCURY 7 years 1 month ago #134793

gfgarland Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 363 Karma: 47 Thank you received: 3	Pretty easy to set up on the engine and it looks almost factory when done right. Beauty is you can run with brand new cable and helm and not have to worry about stiff and rusted used stuff. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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STEERING FOR VINTAGE MERCURY 7 years 1 month ago #134819

Pondrocket44 Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 197 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 1	Huge, All pics are for OEM quicksilver Ride Guide system. Any questions just ask. Motor in pic is a Mark 55 Travis Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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STEERING FOR VINTAGE MERCURY 7 years 1 month ago #134823

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Yes, I have had 2 of those. The last one went on a wood boat I sold. May be a bit big for the space though. There is a boat, trailer and Merc 4cyc 57 - 61 for sale near here and it has the Ride Guide in it. All junk but for the engine and controls maybe?? Guy is wanting to get it gone and it will take a car trailer to move it. I offered $75 for it. He wants 200 but nobody is going to give him that, just too much trouble. I am going to hit him up again.

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STEERING FOR VINTAGE MERCURY 7 years 1 week ago #135078

65G3 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 190 Karma: 6 Thank you received: 0	I have the complete steering setup ,I got for my 1963 65 HP Merc with quicksilver steering wheel I'd have to measure the length ,its been in my garage with the engine for about 6 years !! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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STEERING FOR VINTAGE MERCURY 7 years 1 week ago #135079

Hugh Long Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 261 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 2	I will need a very short one, about 11 - 12 feet. If you think you have something close, let me know. I am in no hurry at this point, but if I find the right thing, I will pick it up. Thanks Hugh Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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STEERING FOR VINTAGE MERCURY 7 years 1 week ago #135080

65G3 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 190 Karma: 6 Thank you received: 0	Ill measure tomorrow Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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STEERING FOR VINTAGE MERCURY 7 years 6 days ago #135085

65G3 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 190 Karma: 6 Thank you received: 0	The cable is 11 ft long from the end of the steering box to the end where the nut is , and 1 foot sticking out at the motor end ,where it goes in and out Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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STEERING FOR VINTAGE MERCURY 7 years 5 days ago #135100

Hugh Long Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 261 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 2	Not sure if I replied or not. I am interested in it. Let me know . You can email me direct if you want This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Thanks, Hugh Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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