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Old 04-09-2024, 08:50 PM   #1
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Default 51 Mercury steering column diameter

Hello can anyone verify the diameter size on a 51 mercury 3 on the tree steering column i get 2 1/8 is that correct or is it larger thanks
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Old 04-11-2024, 08:47 AM   #2
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Old 04-11-2024, 06:05 PM   #3
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Default Re: 51 Mercury steering column diameter

I'm not where I can check one of my 51s but it likely is pretty close to 2 1/8". It has another tube inside to shift the transmission. What is the need? Are you looking to change it out with another the same size.
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Old 04-11-2024, 06:13 PM   #4
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yes i just want to make sure its 2 1/8 from someone else i messured and thats what i got just want to double check for a project have search the web but no help if you could verify the diameter that would be helpful thanks so much for the reply
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I checked mine and it's 2 1/8" diameter.
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Old 04-12-2024, 03:46 PM   #6
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You are the man thanks for confirming that for me hope you have a great weekend
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