1986 Evinrude 40hp - Manual trim - reverse/lock not engaging

Pogue72

Cadet
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Jun 20, 2021
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I made the mistake of running with the lock engaged, and I ran into some rocks (minor nicks on prop and skeg). The impact forced the 2 locking "claws" off of the trim bar.
Now, they do not lock, so when in reverse, the motor lifts itself out of the water.
Inspecting them, I don't see anything bent or broken (according to crowley parts blow-up).
Does anyone have any experience with this issue?
My Seloc manual doesn't appear to have repair instructions on this system.
 

saltchuckmatt

Commander
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Jul 19, 2019
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I made the mistake of running with the lock engaged, and I ran into some rocks (minor nicks on prop and skeg). The impact forced the 2 locking "claws" off of the trim bar.
Now, they do not lock, so when in reverse, the motor lifts itself out of the water.
Inspecting them, I don't see anything bent or broken (according to crowley parts blow-up).
Does anyone have any experience with this issue?
My Seloc manual doesn't appear to have repair instructions on this system.
Pictures?
 
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