Force 1989 85 hp

lilyperch

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This motor was rebuilt in 2012. Runs perfect. I am doing a boat deck replacement and remodel. It has stringer steering. Can I change it to hydraulic or mechanical steering? I will rebuild helm dashboard if necessary. Boat is a 1989 Ozark fish and ski.
 

jerryjerry05

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May 7, 2008
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ery easy to do.
Sea star side mount is a good outfit.
I used this on my 88 with twin 85hp. outboards.
You'll need the side mount as the front mounts won't fit.
Just make sure the steering tube is absolutely clean.
I use oil to lube it after it's been installed.
Grease gums up the works.
The hyd. steering is REALLLLLLY strong, so make sure the king pin is lubed and free moving.
If not it can break the frozen parts and do some serious damage.
There was supposed to be a pic of the side mount hyd. steering???

seastar_outboard_side.png
 
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