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Old 19 December 2014, 19:07   #1
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Willard 730 IO Build

We just got 2 Willards in and are going to be keeping them as IO's. Not sure what our first step will be but thought we would start a thread and see how this goes.
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Old 19 December 2014, 19:42   #2
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Awesome, from the pics they look to be in decent shape.
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Old 20 December 2014, 03:19   #3
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start to house design

We have started to mockup the new console windshield and roof top. we are thinking a full glass over al front and side with an all al top with a radio box. We are working on a cool idea for side shade and extended sun protection stay tuned for pics and drawings.
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think we are headed in the right direction.

some progress pics.
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Very cool Ryan - please post a photo of the linkage that connects the steering ram to the outdrive yoke...if it's the old drop link, that crap needs to get replaced immediately...
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I replaced mine, required a new plate from Konrad with new geometry and then you simply use the standard link that comes with the K6 cylinder.

How are the tubes you have? I'm in the market for something better than what I got.
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Konrad

Is this the good or the bad system.
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Is this the good or the bad system.
Yeah, that's the problematic drop link system which twists as it works back and forth leading to locked up steering and broken ball joints...a real pain in the butt system...

Contact Konrad, they have a replacement inner transom bracket and parts that will make it an inline steering system;



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Thanks.
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Old 30 January 2015, 18:23   #10
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The shot above is the first Willard I've seen with a lift muffler. I did the same steering upgrade but my cylinder is mounted on top.

I also added power steering for my 560 twin prop. Very nice.
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How much is this linkage upgrade?
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I believe it was @$700. They send you a stud driver because you need to back out a few studs from the transom assembly during install.
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Chris, thanks. Enjoyed your build thread.
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