Broken Tilt Lock pivot on b90 25hp Johnson

[CharlieM.]

" Appears that someone has a s

" Appears that someone has a strong enough thumb to split the pivot pin support boss on the motor support casting. This casting sits between the two mounting clamps (held by 3/8"x7" carriage bolt), and the motor pivots around it.
When you push down on the release lever, most of the travel is taken up by the pivot pin deflecting in its broken channel and the motor stays locked down.
Has anyone been able to fabricate a fix, or should I replace the whole casting? "

 

[JOHNLLUND]

"Charlie:
I may be able to he

"Charlie:
I may be able to help you out. I have a complete swivel bracket for a 1990 25 hp Johnson, you may be able to use. Please e-mail me with your phone number or e-mail address. My e-mail address is [email protected]."