Which hole does the steering rod go to?

rg33

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Have a 1978 evinrude 140hp on a 16 ft. boat. Which hole of the two does the steering rod go to? I have mechanical rack and pinion steering.
 

F_R

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Re: Which hole does the steering rod go to?

The one closest to the transom
 

rg33

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Re: Which hole does the steering rod go to?

What is the logic behind the choice of holes?
 

DHPMARINE

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Re: Which hole does the steering rod go to?

Leverage and Safety.Front hole is for twin engines.

DHP
 

rg33

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Re: Which hole does the steering rod go to?

Okay, thank you both very much for your responses.
 

akwalker

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Re: Which hole does the steering rod go to?

DHPMARINE said:
Leverage and Safety.Front hole is for twin engines.

DHP

Now, that I didn't know,,,,, good information.
 
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