Which Teleflex NFB Steering for Mercruiser 140HP, Safe T II or 4.2?

[fishrdan]

I'm trying to figure out which type of Teleflex NFB steering system I should (can) use with my 140HP Mercruiser, Safe T II or 4.2? All the info I have seen indicates a V6 outboard up to 50MPH should use the Safe T II, while an I/O should use the 4.2 helm.

V6 outboards have more power and are faster than my I/O (I top out at 35-40), so why can't I use the Safe T II NFB helm? On the flip side, my 140HP I/O is the darn near the smallest I/O made, so why should I use the 4.2 helm that can be used with a 250+ HP I/O?

I'm under the impression I can use a Safe T II

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Which Teleflex NFB Steering for Mercruiser 140HP, Safe T II or 4.2?

safe t II will be fine, i would actually see you go hydrolic.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: Which Teleflex NFB Steering for Mercruiser 140HP, Safe T II or 4.2?

That's what I was thinking on the Safe T II.

Hydraulic Gotta break out the piggy bank for that setup