Pivot pin or clutch pin

[1955]

hello I have a 50hp 1986 force motor Mod# 507x6a,someone went and took the pin out not sure what name to use (pivot or clutch pin) on the lower gear case. what is the best way to get it back in? That is if I can find the right one for it. and does any one have a manual for this motor they want to get rid of.
Thanks

 

[keepNitreel]

Re: Pivot pin or clutch pin

You and I have engines that are very similar to one another if not the same, mine is a 507x7b (1987). I got my manual (clymer) off of ebay for $11.99 plus $5 to ship. Looked like it was hardly used. This pin you talk about, could it be the lock/release pin to tilt the motor?

 

[1955]

Re: Pivot pin or clutch pin

Hello no it is a screw on the lower gear housing not oil drain but little screw on the lower end gear case.
in the onwer's manual they call it a clutch pin Page 34. again a 1885/86 model # 507x6a serial # 2300 50 HP motor.
thank you for the reply

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Pivot pin or clutch pin

Are you talking about part number 29 in this diagram? If so the only for sure way to tell if it is installed correctly is to take the lower unit apart and put it back in correctly. It is called the gear shift arm pivot pin. If the motor has been shifted since the screw has been out the alignment is all messed up. If this is run and it is not correct your lower unit could grenade on you. Either take it apart or take it to a pro and have them look at it.

 

[1955]

Re: Pivot pin or clutch pin

Thank you, that is it and that is what I thought I had to be done to get it back in. I still will need to get a repair manual. I will be doing this today.
PS. by the way how does your motor run? mine will be pushing a 14 foot Capri just for fishing.No need to go fast.
Thank you for all the info, I am sure I will have more questions later.

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Pivot pin or clutch pin

You will need to order part number 41 at a minimum if you dont buy a complete seal kit. Part number is 25-841807 and it looks like Mercury still sells them cost is $3.00. I cant help you on speed questions for I have a chrysler not a force but I would think you should be able to get close to 30 mph on that motor if boat is not too heavy.

 

[1955]

Re: Pivot pin or clutch pin

any one have a extra repair manual for a Model #507x6a serial #2300 force boat motor? I spent the whole day calling and going to see shops and the price was from $35-$105. what is with that I
was told I can not get a reprint and no one could tell what manual was better All I want is a manual to repair my motor but I don,t want to find out later I should have got the other one I am sure it will be a generic book that is why I would love to find a reprint of the original one. thank you

 

[1955]

Re: Pivot pin or clutch pin

I found the manual all set now HA HA HA