What holds this motor up in the tilt position?

[handle]

I have a 72' longshaft evinrude 25hp #25253r. Never could understand what is suppose to lock this motor in the upright position. I have used a piece of wood in the past to keep the motor from falling back down. Can't see where or if it is missing any linkage. Any suggestions.

 

[boobie]

Re: What holds this motor up in the tilt position?

Go to shop.evinrude.com and look up the parts diagrams on your mtr. Then compair them with your mtr.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: What holds this motor up in the tilt position?

they had some really odd set-ups; I remember some 9.9's of that vintage that involved the gear shift. My old 1963 always had a hammer handle although it seems to have some levers up in there.

 

[F_R]

Re: What holds this motor up in the tilt position?

The 1972 25hp did not have any lock to hold the motor up. Just friction, adjustable to a degree by tightness of the tilt pivot bolt nut. For trailering, most people use a piece of wood. The non-redneck way is a "transom saver", available right here at iboats.

 

[handle]

Re: What holds this motor up in the tilt position?

Thanks for the info.

 

[boobie]

Re: What holds this motor up in the tilt position?

Dang it F_R, I forgot about just the friction holding it up. Thanks for the reminder. And I still like the "Red Neck" way. LOL