newbe help 1976 merc 1500 sx

[d3k]

cool site alot of great info here
i just bought a kinda basket case 74 17' hydrostream vector with a 76 merc 1500 sx
i need a bracket and link arm for the dual cable ride guide steering setup
the motor end only has one tube on it now
cant seem to find one ?
do i need to fab up my own ?
thanks

[ssv1761982]

I think it takes a special setup for dual cable on the old inlines. I have the setup for the v6 Mercs if you want to modify the bracket. Are the hole drilled in the front of the mounting bracket to even bolt it on?

[Dave S]

They didn't have holes for the 2nd cable. The 2nd tube went in front and you had to take off the nuts on each end of the tilt tube........

[d3k]

there are no holes in the transom clamp
i do have a v6 bracket that i can use
thanks for the offer though
just was wondering if some company made one ready to go
or il just use the one i have and make a bracket to hang it off of and in front of the tilt tube
or any other ideas ???or pics of a current set up that works
thanks

[Baker343]

T&R Marine offers old school steering stuff. Might be worth a phone call

[d3k]

thanks i will give them a call

[starviper10]

Here's a picture of the setup I have for an inline 6 merc. I bought the second tube from an inline 6 genius in MN. They are fairly scarce. I don't think people know that, and likely many get thrown out. There is a part number and I have it somewhere, I'll try to find it. I don't believe that the part number was on the tube at all. It's really quite a simple part, so it could be easily fabricated.

As for the tiller arm dual steering link bracket, I actually got that when I bought another boat so I can't help with any part numbers or sources lol

[99fxst99]

Looks like an old Mercury Dual Ride-Guide connection kit. Lucky you to find it.

[d3k]

had no luck with T&R Marine nice guy tho
thats a cool set up starviper10 thanks for the pic
both of my cables are routed on the starboard side tho
im just gonna make a bracket out of the newer style set up that came with the boat
thanks

[starviper10]

For the linkage arm, I believe you need the one shown in post #10 here:
https://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?318457-Ride-guide-link-adapter-260

[d3k]

thanks again starviper10
that is the stuff i have already
much newer setup
mine is much older the transom clamp is way different
i have no holes in the transom clamp just 2 grease zirk fittings in the tilt tube
i would think merc had to have a set up for this starboard cable style set up
just cant seem to even find a pic of one yet

[FUJIMO]

on the front of this BP is an original Mercury brand steering tube for a second steering cable. they had a cable coming in from each side. it was called a tension/compression system. one cables link arm was adjusted out against the other until all steering slack or play was eliminated. any of the original, dual cable Mercury steering parts & pieces were called they're "Super Ride-Guide" system parts. Dual racks, extra long gear & bolt at the helm to connect the dual racks, dual cables, the add-on clamp bracket steering tube for the second cable, and the hardware connection parts to connect to the tiller arm with a second steering link arm. hope this helps.

[Dave S]

Me seeess a old no/good 135 stacker..... HeHee..... I will give him the part he needs when I get that motor......Just what ever old Merc dealer has in the back room.....He just bet..... fabing what he needs.....

[d3k]

thanks for the pic and info
good stuff
awesome looking engine
bet that things loud and fast
i have the same engine stands
got the materials to make my bracket tomorrow
finally have a day off and some free time
thanks for everyone's help

[boatman14544]

tough to find, here you go if you want to make one