Fishbusters
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- Apr 20, 2002
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Found out I need a rebuilt powerhead for my johnson and can't afford it. I have a 40hsp Tohatsu MD40 1990 motor that is tiller steering. I want to mount it on the pontoon and convert it as inexpensively as I can to remote steering/control. I am assuming I will need a steering linkage, throtle/shift cable and a new control box. I will also need a new starter switch, tilt control and such. Has anyone here ever done this type of conversion? If so are there any shortcuts/pitfalls I need to look out for? Can I perhaps use the control box with some sort of adaptor that will take it from Johnson to Tohatsu? If you need more info to answer this let me know.