PontoonMitch
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Two days ago I bought a 1985 Johnson 50 hp, without power trim. The seller gave me a loose spring in a zip-lok bag, unsure where it belonged. Now mounted on the transom of my old pontoon boat, I realize that I'm unable to tilt the motor up. The tilt lever moves freely, but when I try to tilt the motor, it remains locked in place. It feels like it's striking the part that is meant to hold it there, rather than being corroded, etc. It will tilt up about an inch and then hits something that prevents further movement.
Viewing the midsection parts diagram, I recognize that spring in the zip-lok bag as the part labeled '96' on the diagram. It is called: spring, reverse lock; models without power trim and tilt. OEM part no. 0321426. Unfortunately, the diagram does not clearly indicate where to attach the two ends of the spring. Perhaps it will be obvious, but it looks like I may have to remove the engine to access the location. Does anyone have any advice about exactly where this spring attaches, or a reference diagram to see the mechanism more clearly? Is it accessible with the motor mounted on the transom?
Thanks very much for any help.
Viewing the midsection parts diagram, I recognize that spring in the zip-lok bag as the part labeled '96' on the diagram. It is called: spring, reverse lock; models without power trim and tilt. OEM part no. 0321426. Unfortunately, the diagram does not clearly indicate where to attach the two ends of the spring. Perhaps it will be obvious, but it looks like I may have to remove the engine to access the location. Does anyone have any advice about exactly where this spring attaches, or a reference diagram to see the mechanism more clearly? Is it accessible with the motor mounted on the transom?
Thanks very much for any help.