15 hp Mercury 2-stroke---Fitting on clamp bracket for tiller handle

[SAABologist]

I was given a mercury 15hp 2-stroke that got cracked up in a fender bender. The clamp bracket and steering pivot were cracked apart. I found replacement parts on eBay that are great. This should be an easy parts swap. Except for one issue that I hope is easy to solve.

The one I bought is 20" and my broken motor is 15", but the cowl, pivot, and clamp are all interchangeable, So I am happy with the replacement pieces.

Except for my question below.

I attached a couple of photos. My tiller (one with throttle and gear controls) fits into the old dirty broken clamp bracket that has a grease fitting. The hole for the tiller on the replacement part is bigger and the tiller doesn't fit.

Do you know if there is an insert or bushing that would make my tiller fit?

I hope there is an easy solution.

Thanks in advance for your help with this.

 

[Mad Dog 2]

I was given a mercury 15hp 2-stroke that got cracked up in a fender bender. The clamp bracket and steering pivot were cracked apart. I found replacement parts on eBay that are great. This should be an easy parts swap. Except for one issue that I hope is easy to solve.

The one I bought is 20" and my broken motor is 15", but the cowl, pivot, and clamp are all interchangeable, So I am happy with the replacement pieces.

Except for my question below.

I attached a couple of photos. My tiller (one with throttle and gear controls) fits into the old dirty broken clamp bracket that has a grease fitting. The hole for the tiller on the replacement part is bigger and the tiller doesn't fit.

Do you know if there is an insert or bushing that would make my tiller fit?

I hope there is an easy solution.

Thanks in advance for your help with this.

You need model, year, and S/N then go to a parts schematic on line and see if it shows a bushing.
The castings often have the p/n on them and it is possible to compare numbers on the castings. This would help check new parts against old parts and against the parts list on line.

 

[SAABologist]

Thanks, I checked diagrams and it seems the one I bought is from a different series. But I might be able to find a bearing or bushing that makes the fit. If not, I will endeavor to buy the correct part!