Steering clamp block

I know a few of us had "loose" steering issues. I found what I thought
was a loose part at the tilt steering.
I also looked back at the steering clamp block by the engine. it had quit a bit of play. I think that might be a problem...........My boat is in storage and I need to know if it has a 2 5/8 inch shaft or 4 7/8 inch shaft.

This part seems to hold the steering cable in place against the stringer, But it has a ball joint at the end that could wear out.

Any of you guys kow if the shaft length is 2 5/8 or 4 7/8???

the shaft lenght is how far it holds it away from the stringer......I was hoping to buy one before pulling out the boat.

Thanks and Happy New Year

I have no idea what the size of that part is but let me know if it fixes the loose steering!


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LOL.....Will do!!!!
I think I will my have boat pulled out of storage tommorrow and check it out...........Tossing around the idea of a New Years day run anyway....lol