83 johnson 140 controls

[tblshur]

my forward / reverse controller is mounted with 2 long phillips head screws with nuts on the inside of wall very hard to reach behind there to hold nuts to start screws anyone know how to fix this problem thanks for any help

 

[ahicks]

Install something like a T-nut?

 

[racerone]

At one time they just used long screws to do that job.-----Some would come loose from vibration.-----I guess the long screws worked better if there actually was wood used in that area.----Not all boats are built the same.----So the screw with a nut was used.