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28 HP Speeditwin convert to tiller 13 years 5 months ago #17607

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was the 28 HP Speeditwin ever a tiller outboard? Is it a pain in the butt to convert? I would assume 1963 vintage 18 HP tiller might work if the conversion can be done.
Thoughts anyone?
Jim
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Re:28 HP Speeditwin convert to tiller 13 years 5 months ago #17612

Hi Jim,
The 18hp tiller would NOT work. You would need the tiller handle and gear/shaft assembly from any of the Johnrude Big Twins dating back to about 1955. The gear/shaft assembly takes the place of the thumb throttle and cover (with the slow/shift/fast markings) and the tiller handle would mount where that cover is mounted.
- Scott

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Re:28 HP Speeditwin convert to tiller 13 years 5 months ago #17613

Here's a pic of a '57 Johnson 35 with the tiller mounted... These tillers were found on Johnson and Evinrude 25, 28, 30, 33 and 40hp models up into the 1970s.
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Re:28 HP Speeditwin convert to tiller 13 years 5 months ago #17655

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cool thx. am watching some of the gears on ebay just need the rest of the parts I guess.
I picked up a little lyman 13 leader so I want to run the 28 on her with a tiller set up and I have a 1960 Merc 400 with a tiller set up that I also want to run on her if the mood strikes me.
That's how I roll baby!

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Re:28 HP Speeditwin convert to tiller 13 years 5 months ago #17697

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There is a book called "Cheap Outboards" by Max Wawrzyniak III that covers converting the Big Twin remote motors to tiller control. Great book for anyone with an OMC motor from 3 to 40hp.

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