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The 1975 models had a different exhaust housing/swivel bracket set up than the 78 and newer models…
After talking with Dan, there is the possibility that your 83 70hp just has a shock cylinder, but I’m pretty sure it has the assist/shock set up….
Nonetheless, the same possibilities exist. If the engine was used in salt water, then it is very likely that the top/bottom bushings are seized with salt…
Older dealers usually had a few of these assist cylinder/lower bracket set ups laying around, because this is what was removed when PTT was added to a manual tilt engine…Keep an eye out on future boat yard clean outs. I will check with Gary Burdick to see if he has any….
Thanks for a great day! Don