Is there a MANUAL tilt lock on a 1988 Force 50hp outbaord?

[gunner1]

My power tilt is completely shot and replacements are not available and a rebuild would run around $300-$400 so I was wondering if the motor just had a manual lock on it so I could put it up for transport. I see that it has a bracket /bolt combo where the motor slides back in forth in, but I didnt see anyway to lock it up.

 

[RRitt]

Re: Is there a MANUAL tilt lock on a 1988 Force 50hp outbaord?

Home depot sells a high-tech device called a two-by-four. When combined with rope it makes an absolutely awesome way to lock your engine into a raised position.

and - by the way - it should cost you well under $200 to make that thing run and last like new. $300 is just too much for an '88 50HP unless the magnets are broken and the threads all stripped out.

 

[gunner1]

Re: Is there a MANUAL tilt lock on a 1988 Force 50hp outbaord?

Home depot sells a high-tech device called a two-by-four. When combined with rope it makes an absolutely awesome way to lock your engine into a raised position.

and - by the way - it should cost you well under $200 to make that thing run and last like new. $300 is just too much for an '88 50HP unless the magnets are broken and the threads all stripped out.

I tried using a 2x4 without a rope, but it didn't stay put. What's the rope for? Also- is there a kit I can buy or a place I can send my tilt motor? It's a Prestolite and I thought that they were very hard to get ANY parts for.

 

[RRitt]

Re: Is there a MANUAL tilt lock on a 1988 Force 50hp outbaord?

The rope keeps engine pulled down tight against board while also strapping board in place.

It's not so much that Prestolite parts are rare - they are just spread out all over creation and it takes forever to track them down. Is it just the motor? Then $300 doesn't sound right at all. A 2w motor rebuild should be more like $80ish.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Is there a MANUAL tilt lock on a 1988 Force 50hp outbaord?

Any good dealer Force/Mercury can get the parts to replace the PTT to manual.
Try Florida Boat Sales in Pasadena Md.They used to have all kinds of Force/Chrysler parts.
There are salvage places that sell the parts.Valley Boat parts in Prudenville,Mi. Shoud have what you need.J

 

[puddle jumper]

Re: Is there a MANUAL tilt lock on a 1988 Force 50hp outbaord?

My 89 Force came with a steel support that fits into the manual trim slots. I use it all the time for transportation and storage so the hydraulics don't take the load. I am sure if you asked down at your local boat shop they can get one cheep.