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Can a 1977 35 hp johnson ob be converted from wheel steering to tiller steering? I want to keep the electric start.

Submitted: 108 days and 9 hours ago.

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Value: $15

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Make (of engine): Johnson Seahorse
Model (of engine): 35e77g
Year: 1977
Horsepower: 35

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Hello Boggs,
Yes you can convert to tiller steering. Below is the diagram of the motor. you need a different steering bracket to accommodate the tiller handle. item 80 and 94.
It is a bit of work but can be done.

Scott

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Make (of engine): Johnson Seahorse
Model (of engine): 35e77g
Year: 1977
Horsepower: 35

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Hello Boggs,
Yes you can convert to tiller steering. Below is the diagram of the motor. you need a different steering bracket to accommodate the tiller handle. item 80 and 94.
It is a bit of work but can be done.

Scott

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Edited by Scott on 8/6/2009 at 11:33 PM

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Can a 1977 35 hp johnson ob be converted from wheel steering to tiller steering? I want to keep the electric start.

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Make (of engine): Johnson SeahorseModel (of engine): 35e77gYear: 1977Horsepower: 35 Already Tried: Asking you.

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Hello Boggs,Yes you can convert to tiller steering. Below is the diagram of the motor. you need a different steering bracket to accommodate the tiller handle. item 80 and 94.It is a bit of work but can be done. Scott View Full Image View Full Image Edited by Scott on 8/6/2009 at 11:33 PM

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Make (of engine): Johnson Seahorse
Model (of engine): 35e77g
Year: 1977
Horsepower: 35

Already Tried:
Asking you.

Hello Boggs,
Yes you can convert to tiller steering. Below is the diagram of the motor. you need a different steering bracket to accommodate the tiller handle. item 80 and 94.
It is a bit of work but can be done.

Scott

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Edited by Scott on 8/6/2009 at 11:33 PM

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Edited by Scott on 8/6/2009 at 11:51 PM