Identify rod

ducksir

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I recently purchased 1974 mercury 40 4hp. There is a 1/4" diameter rod 6" long with a ball on one end attached to a socket of a part I believe having something to do with the tilt of the motor. The other end has a 45degree X 1/2" bend in it. This end is hanging free. I cannot find any place for it to fit. Any help would be appreciated.:confused:
 

CharlieB

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Re: Identify rod

It is part os the tilt/reverse lock linkage. It must be installed correctly to keep the motor from kicking up when in neutral and Reverse.
 
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