Motor mount clamps for tiller outboard??

[jbr18]

Hi, I have a late 80s 15hp tiller outboard that the motor mount clamps (the 2 threaded bolts that you twist to attach the motor to the transom) broke. Where could i get replacments or has anyone just put bolts thru the transom and connected it like that? Thanks for the help

 

[jasper60103]

Hi, I have a late 80s 15hp tiller outboard that the motor mount clamps (the 2 threaded bolts that you twist to attach the motor to the transom) broke. Where could i get replacments or has anyone just put bolts thru the transom and connected it like that? Thanks for the help

I would try the salvage yards. I hear Tim's outboards is pretty reasonable...
https://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=438822

 

[richg99]

The bolts broke??? Or the threaded portion broke?

R

 

[jbr18]

They got bent and are rusted pretty bad. Had to take an angle grinder to it, so need new ones now

 

[richg99]

I've had a number of boats with the motors mounted by through bolts. R

 

[Deadmeat]

FWIW, about once a year I back the transom clamp screws out all the way, put a little oil on them, and then retighten them. I've never had a problem with rusted screws or broken ones that way.

 

[Pappy]

And we still do not know what brand of outboard we are all talking about...... if it is a Johnson/Evinrude product simply order replacements. Easy as that and it is done properly.

 

[jbr18]

Its a a late 80s mariner. was trying to go the cheapest but safest route as possible. Also would galvanized bolts work or should i stick with SS? (is SS stronger or just better rust prevention)