Finally got some pics. They should tell you the story. This was a 75 whip, should be very close to a 76. The I used a level for the side to side measurements from the center of the front motor plate bolt and the center of the spindle. I tried to take measurements you could do with the motor still in place.
As measured across, in line with the motor plate bolts in the front
from the center of the left front motor mount bolt as seen in the picture. back of the level, so front of the plate - 9 inches
Center of the spindle - 3 inches front of level or in line with the center of steering.