HELP!!! Need Tilt tube in a bad way!

[Coon Krazy]

I’m in desperate need of a Mercury 2.5 tilt tube. Purchased motor for my
boat.. and it all ready to go ride except the tilt tube. It has a steering cable stuck in it and I’ve done everything possible to get
it out. Please text me if you have one laying around willing to ship. 678-544-5101

[skialot2]

Part number should be 826125A1. There are several available on eBay. The motor it came off does not matter. Most motors take the same tube. Shop by part number. Make sure you get a stainless tube. This is just one example

2005 Mercury 90 HP 4 Stroke Outboard Clamp Bracket Bolt Tilt Tube 826125A1 OEM | eBay

[Coon Krazy]

Found one local guys. Thanks for the help.

[rock]

Just changed one on a 280. Took a piece of 3/4 black pipe and turned it down to same dimension as tube. Was then able to push out old tube and then push in new tube without having to mess with lining things up. Took less than a minute to change tube once "tool" was made.

Rock