Guys,

In the beginning stages of doing the hydraulic steering conversion in the PQ. While bolting on the drive steering bracket, I noticed this:



What is it and what does it do?

For the time being, I removed it, as it would jack the bracket up and nothing would line up properly. I could put a washer on other three studs, but thought I’d ask if I even need to worry about it.

Thanks. Brad.

ground washer. the other washers are against powder coat so that one is screwed in so the ground can go from the drive into the gimble

Comped,

Makes sense. Interesting, though, that the Mayfair kit instructions mention nothing about it, and the bracket is not machined to accommodate it. I guess I need to find three more washers of the same thickness to level them all out.

Thanks. Brad.

Or drill a hole in the Mayfair bracket in the correct location and use a longer screw. Probably make it oversize.

Marc,

I’m not following….

Thanks. Brad.

I think I pictured the setup wrong. I was thinking it was a flat plate Oops.

Probably wouldn't hurt to drill the bell housing and use one of the screws and cables from the continuity kit to insure the ground.

https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/...l/37499833/282

Marc,I ended up machining 1/16” off the stud boss on the steering bracket and reinstalled the grounding washer. Worked out great.

Thanks. Brad

Sort of related
but I needed new stainless lock nuts for my outdrivrs
All the usual places wanted 6 to 10 dollars for one
So searched the specs and found a place called AFT
A box of 100 . Under 50 dollars
Washers were a tad less

PowerBoatr,

My go-to is almost always McMaster-Carr.

7/16-20 Stainless Lock Nuts

Works out to about a buck each, including shipping.

Thanks. Brad.

Going to add thrm to my favorites as well