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Peter Hine
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" I have a '69 Johnson 6 t
" I have a '69 Johnson 6 that has a broken "ear" on the pivot point on the steering bracket where the tiller handle connects to the bracket. The tiller is essentially inop. I found a replacement bracket from a parted-out motor, and I've got an original OMC Service Manual for the motor. The manual is unclear whether I need to remove the powerhead from the lower unit assembly to replace the bracket. If I do, the manual says I need a flywheel puller (which I don't have. I'm OK when I'm changing plugs, but I get frustrated changing lower unit oil. I've never even changed the water pump impeller myself. Pulling the powerhead has me more than a little concerned, especially with a motor this old, where I can't just go to the local dealer to get parts. (In fact, the local dealer says he won't work on motors this old!) Is the steering bracket replacement something a fumble-fingers like me can think about doing in a couple hours without special tools? "
" I have a '69 Johnson 6 that has a broken "ear" on the pivot point on the steering bracket where the tiller handle connects to the bracket. The tiller is essentially inop. I found a replacement bracket from a parted-out motor, and I've got an original OMC Service Manual for the motor. The manual is unclear whether I need to remove the powerhead from the lower unit assembly to replace the bracket. If I do, the manual says I need a flywheel puller (which I don't have. I'm OK when I'm changing plugs, but I get frustrated changing lower unit oil. I've never even changed the water pump impeller myself. Pulling the powerhead has me more than a little concerned, especially with a motor this old, where I can't just go to the local dealer to get parts. (In fact, the local dealer says he won't work on motors this old!) Is the steering bracket replacement something a fumble-fingers like me can think about doing in a couple hours without special tools? "