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1997 Johnson 8hp tilt pin lock problems

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MattCUK

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Hello so I have an 8hp Johnson 1997.

I have just painted it and I think I recall that theres a mechanism that locks the tilt pin in but mine doesn't seem to work.

Os there a common fault? Anyone have any ideas
 
Solved it! Followed the springs up, Its the black twisty knob at the front that has the engine tilted or not picture on it
 
MattCUK said:
Solved it! Followed the springs up, Its the black twisty knob at the front that has the engine tilted or not picture on it
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It seems quite common to break that flimsy twisty knob. There should be a grease zerk close to that knob. Pump some marine grease in & work the knob a bunch of times. It should loosen up to where it is a very easy twist.
if it gets left being hard to twist, you will break the plastic.
 
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