1965 Evinrude SportFour Heavy Duty 60 HP Outboards Service Manual, 4204, Page 56Get this manual
dTo remove adapter plateremove five screws attaching adapter plate, to outer exhaust housingRemove two upper rubber mount to adapter screwsSee Figure 6-9Lift adapter plate with tubes out of outer exhaust housing, being careful to avoid dam age to water tubes, grommets, and couplingsRemove upper mounts from front exhaust cover eThe front exhaust cover is hinged to the swivel bracket by pivot shaftLoosen steering friction screw to release tension on steering friction spring Remove screw and washer from bottom of pivot shaftTo detach front exhaust cover from swivel bracket, drive pivot shaft up from bottom and remove from topSee Figure 6-10Tag upper and lower thrust washers to assure correct reassembly; they are not interchangeable
DISASSEMBLY OF STERN BRACKET