TOPIC: Steering rod?

Isn't there supposed to be a nut where that line is pointing?

Frank

Frank I have seen a plastic cover that threads on there, but I just bought an aluminum nut with a grease fitting to keep the arm greased
& I saw one listed on ebay yesterday

edit:
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MARINE-STEERING-TUBE-CABLE-GREASE-NUT-Mercury-2863-/260593357631?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item3cac93133f

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WIDGET-STEERING-TUBE-GREASE-NUT-MERCURY-2862-/250594646258?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item3a589ad8f2

I need sumpin like that Michael, but now is not a good time. Wife's job is sorta up in the air. Layin low for a bit. Got enough "stuff" to finish the boat and go boatin, still need life preservers, flares, fire extinguisher etc.

Frank