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How do you install a steering bar on a 70 merc 80hp
I have a 1970 80hp short shaft Mercury and I need to install a steering bar for my drum steering system.
Does anyone make a steering bar for this motor?
I know it has to be installed using the power head bolts, but it looks like a tight fit.
Please post some pics of an installation - helps a lot to see something cool.
Help please!
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Got My Steering Bars Installed
I made up some cardboard templates for the mounting plates, and took them down to my fab shop along with my current steering bar.
Told them to cut it in half and weld the ends to the mounting plates.
Came out really nice.
With a little finessing on the grinder they fit quite well.
I can extend the ends of the bar to line up with the tilt tube as needed.
Now I just need to figure out how to modify the lower cover to fit in place over the bar....:cool: