manual tilt "mercury outboard"

[penguin]

HELLO, I have a 1972 mercury 1150 6 cyl,outboard that is mounted on a 72 glastron gt 160. I just bought boat and motor and I cannot figure out how to release it to tilt the motor. I know their is a latch or something I just can't find it, any help would be great, thanks

 

[rodbolt]

Re: manual tilt "mercury outboard"

hello<br /> best I remember if you shift to nuetral or forward it unlocked the tilt unless the shocks are stuck. good luck and Hope some merc gurus post

 

[penguin]

Re: manual tilt "mercury outboard"

rodbolt, If i pull the trim pin i can lift the motor so the shocks are good, and netural does not do it. I have not checked it in the foward position yet,

 

[alcan]

Re: manual tilt "mercury outboard"

Hi dave<br />Merc's lock in the down position when in reverse or neutral. The reverse lock keeps the motor from climbing up while backing. The lock during the neutral position is so you can manualy start the engine. Other wise you would pull it into the boat with you. When you need to tilt the motor shift to forward.

 

[penguin]

Re: manual tilt "mercury outboard"

THANKS, I was out on the water today and, it worked just as you guys said it would. THANKS!!!