1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" Accessories Service Manual, P/N 507270, Page 161Get this manual
OMC Tie Bar Kit, PIN 985606connects two V8 engines equipped with power steeringThis kit contains the necessary hardware to connect starboard power steering cylinder to port power steering cylinderCenterline spacing of the two engines must be 32 to 36 in(813-914 mm)
[] OMC Tie Bar Kitsavailable to connect starboard power steering engine to port counter-rotation engineFour kits are available depending on the centerline spacing of the engines: OMC Tie Bar Kits Power Steering to Counter-Rotation Centerline Spacing V6 V8