1954 Evinrude 7.5 hp reverse lock rod spring

[vpedpa]

Can anyone tell me what the bottom end of the reverse lock rod spring connects to?

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1954 Evinrude 7.5 hp reverse lock rod spring

Here in this link is a good break down of your lower unit. This is for a '55 model, but it's the same as yours.

http://www.marineengine.com/parts/v...evinrude-johnson/FORM_2100/FORM_210000001.htm

Your reverse lock down spring should be locking down on the tilting lever assembly (76 on this diagram)

http://www.marineengine.com/parts/v...evinrude-johnson/FORM_2100/FORM_210000001.htm

 

[F_R]

Re: 1954 Evinrude 7.5 hp reverse lock rod spring

Is this what you are asking?

 

[vpedpa]

Re: 1954 Evinrude 7.5 hp reverse lock rod spring

FR
That is it. My lower unit doesnt have the reverse lock lever for the spring to connect to. Is it absolutely necessary? What does it do?

 

[F_R]

Re: 1954 Evinrude 7.5 hp reverse lock rod spring

Keeps the lower unit from tilting up out of the water when you put it in reverse.