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Hi all.
First post but been reading here for a while. Some great info.
The outboard i have is a 2006 2stroke 20DMH (model 6L3K) - is "oldish" but well looked after and looks like and runs like new - still first time soft pull from cold start after sitting for weeks.
I'm over the tiller steer and would like to do the console conversion. I know its costly, but !!! - and i have looked at selling this one and buying a 25HP (tinny is 3.95m rated to 25 - but i'm happy with the 20HP) with all ready to go fittings (difficult to find good used & i cant justify the expense of a fully new unit).
I know this motor is perfectly OK, mechanically, hence figured better the devil you know.
So, would greatly appreciate any help / clarification from you guys on few things.
Currently is pull start, no tilt / trim. I don't charge battery for sounders / lights etc from outboard - i just charge at home.
I'm thinking of adding a small solar unit to top up or a larger one if i go to a *****ing motor i'm considering - but that's another story.I can a spot light from the 2 pin outlet.
At this stage i am happy to leave as a pull start.
* I have found a steering kit with teleflex etc, so i think ok that component and can get a console built cheap enough.
* I believe i need the 701 throttle / gear unit - but cant find any reference anywhere as to needing a push or pull version - i see they changed late 90's, but nothing i read is clear. (i'm thinking push ??).
* Could i also go with the 703 & just not have the start / tilt etc connected and run the 703 as a simpler 701, so that if i ever decide to put on the electrics, then its all ready to go. (any drams's there?).
* Then i'm confused by the 7 & 10Pin versions. I'm thinking i don't actually need any of that - again - what could i need for a "possible" future as per above.
* How do i connect into the kill switch - i was thinking i could use a pull wire inside a flexy tube running to the console - this could attach to the lanyard at motor - and then that allows for the "key" to be "pulled" free from either position if required.
* Any one have a pic / several pics of how all the cables / linkages looks when set up at the outboard - Dr Google seems lacking there - plenty on other brands.
* Will everything - ie: choke / throttle start position / pull start / idle, gears etc - all still work normally from tiller arm? - eg: i'm thinking when shallow drive engaged and reverse gear needed running from tiller seat position. etc).
I'm reasonably mechanically minded, but i feel i am missing something obvious here - so any help much appreciated.
Many Thanks
Sam.
First post but been reading here for a while. Some great info.
The outboard i have is a 2006 2stroke 20DMH (model 6L3K) - is "oldish" but well looked after and looks like and runs like new - still first time soft pull from cold start after sitting for weeks.
I'm over the tiller steer and would like to do the console conversion. I know its costly, but !!! - and i have looked at selling this one and buying a 25HP (tinny is 3.95m rated to 25 - but i'm happy with the 20HP) with all ready to go fittings (difficult to find good used & i cant justify the expense of a fully new unit).
I know this motor is perfectly OK, mechanically, hence figured better the devil you know.
So, would greatly appreciate any help / clarification from you guys on few things.
Currently is pull start, no tilt / trim. I don't charge battery for sounders / lights etc from outboard - i just charge at home.
I'm thinking of adding a small solar unit to top up or a larger one if i go to a *****ing motor i'm considering - but that's another story.I can a spot light from the 2 pin outlet.
At this stage i am happy to leave as a pull start.
* I have found a steering kit with teleflex etc, so i think ok that component and can get a console built cheap enough.
* I believe i need the 701 throttle / gear unit - but cant find any reference anywhere as to needing a push or pull version - i see they changed late 90's, but nothing i read is clear. (i'm thinking push ??).
* Could i also go with the 703 & just not have the start / tilt etc connected and run the 703 as a simpler 701, so that if i ever decide to put on the electrics, then its all ready to go. (any drams's there?).
* Then i'm confused by the 7 & 10Pin versions. I'm thinking i don't actually need any of that - again - what could i need for a "possible" future as per above.
* How do i connect into the kill switch - i was thinking i could use a pull wire inside a flexy tube running to the console - this could attach to the lanyard at motor - and then that allows for the "key" to be "pulled" free from either position if required.
* Any one have a pic / several pics of how all the cables / linkages looks when set up at the outboard - Dr Google seems lacking there - plenty on other brands.
* Will everything - ie: choke / throttle start position / pull start / idle, gears etc - all still work normally from tiller arm? - eg: i'm thinking when shallow drive engaged and reverse gear needed running from tiller seat position. etc).
I'm reasonably mechanically minded, but i feel i am missing something obvious here - so any help much appreciated.
Many Thanks
Sam.
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