Lol I really appreciate it, that’s the video I found right after you explained what it was.

Alex Tivis appreciate it

Got it that makes sense now, I really appreciate the help.

Here’s another picture maybe better angle of what is happening. The smaller tube is blocking thr installation of the ram.

If it extends this tube I was able to get it out just like you said taking the nut off and screw it out. A video I saw said to take the lower unit off and disconnect the outboard but it was for a single steering cable system and my boat had dual cables. The black circle is my tilt tube I believe and the black and blue circle is where my second steering cable went.

Yep, sorry I thought I uploaded the pic with it circled

Tim I’m gonna have to get up with you to hit the water some day we’re practically neighbors lol

I’ve only got 4 good fishing memories; 1. My first time ever going fishing with my grandma, pretty much planting the seed, 2. My uncle Jim taking me fishing after my dad died, 3. The first time I ever filled a stringer and a moccasin ate most of them, 4. June 11, 2021 when I purchased my first ever bass boat.

Happy birthday BLat