Im no mechanic by any means, but those bolts have to come out. That rubber acts as a vibration dampner. the only other possible way is to remove the 1 1/8 nut that holds the steering pivot shaft on and pull the upper steering armatur with the powerhead. I took my 78 apart like that to put it on an old sea drive bracket those 2 top 3/4 bolts should come out. but that was on a 78' motor.
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