Install Teleflex with 2003 Johnson 25 Long Shaft

[freeves]

I have a 1979 13' Boston Whaler Sport with a 2003 Johnson 25 Long Shaft. I want to convert the pulley/cable steering to Teleflex. Can I utilize the existing tilt tube for the connection? I have noticed on the Whaler forum that some users have had to use a manufactured front mount tilt tube. My whaler has a regular transom whereas it seems the people who utilized the manufactured tilt tube had the shorter transom (cut-out) on really old Whalers. They used the manufactured tilt tube to avoid using the transom mount teleflex connection. I am looking at clarification before I source the parts. Thanks.

[boats.net]

The tilt tube on motor will work ok if you have enough clearance for the steering cable to fit into tilt tube and it wont be in a bind, but you would need a link arm kit, part number 0173699