Re: Who knows what this part is and where to get one???
Brett.... You can order the steering bracket through your local dealership.<br /><br />However, it's a common thing to see that item get a heavy dosage of surface rust, but I have yet to see one break because of the rust. I'd suggest that you use a pointed or chisel edge tool, taping the tool against the bracket to break away the rust..... however, only you know to what extent it's rusted.<br /><br />If it is salvageable, after getting that rust out of the way, blow it off with compressed air, wash it down with acetone, prime it thoroughly with Green Zink Chromate primer (available in spray cans at your local dealership), then paint it whatever color required.<br /><br />To replace it, you must first remove the lower unit, then disconnect the steering and the electrical supply to the engine. Then, supporting the engine with a lift, remove the top and lower motor mount retaining bolts, after which the engine, exhaust housing, tuning tube, etc can be backed away from the steering/swivel bracket assy.<br /><br />Now, with the swivel/steering bracket in a tilted up position, remove the large nut from the bottom of the steering tube and remove the lower motor mount bracket.<br /><br />You can now lift out and remove the steering bracket. It's quite an ordeal to replace one of those items. Good luck.
