can you install a through tube?

[cougar1985]

am thinking about getting a buddies 64 75hp starflite for my classic woodie.at present im using a 1982 90 evinrude that would be taken off and stored in the garage just in case!now to a little problem ,the 75 had cable{closeline style} steering, the 90 has the newer style single cable.the 75 does not have the through tube,can one be made for it? or do i have to figure something else out.the reason for wanting the 75 is for purely looks and nothing else.

 

[Daviet]

Re: can you install a through tube?

I think the after market makes a through tube that is held on by the mounting bolts. You might try a search, I think I remember some one doing it in the past.

 

[cougar1985]

Re: can you install a through tube?

I think the after market makes a through tube that is held on by the mounting bolts. You might try a search, I think I remember some one doing it in the past.

yes i found the one your talking about .i was wondering if on the motor i seen the place where the though tube would go and wonder if my 90 tube would fit or if you,d have to or could drill out to accept a tube.there,s just a bolt so far as i can see.this is all moot i guess until i figure a way to make by buddy feel so bad about not giving me the motor he breaks down and i get it ,lol.really its just sitting there and it would look so cool on my woodie,a classic for a classic!etc etc!

 

[Chris1956]

Re: can you install a through tube?

I do not think you can retrofit that old motor. You would need to purchase the steering rod support tube and clamp from Teleflex, which bolts to the splashwell.

 

[cougar1985]

Re: can you install a through tube?

I do not think you can retrofit that old motor. You would need to purchase the steering rod support tube and clamp from Teleflex, which bolts to the splashwell.

so be it !now to work on my buddy,lol.