New Mariner 40hp - Need some expertise

[crotonpond]

Ok,

This is my first outboard motor and im already learning as I go. I Just mounted up my new 1995 Mariner 40 2 stroke and i noticed that the motor is loose where it connects to the steering stem. Im going to throw a picture on here and show my concerns. It appears that the only thing holding the lower half in place is the shifting rod. Im sure this is a common problem, and im guessing its a broken bracket inside, but before i tear it down i was hopeing for some expertise!

 

[crotonpond]

Re: New Mariner 40hp - Need some expertise

Ok,

This is my first outboard motor and im already learning as I go. I Just mounted up my new 1995 Mariner 40 2 stroke and i noticed that the motor is loose where it connects to the steering stem. Im going to throw a picture on here and show my concerns. It appears that the only thing holding the lower half in place is the shifting rod. Im sure this is a common problem, and im guessing its a broken bracket inside, but before i tear it down i was hopeing for some expertise!

Pic

 

[crotonpond]

Re: New Mariner 40hp - Need some expertise

I guess a better way to explain it is, what does the steering shaft on the swivel bracket bolt to inside the drive shaft housing...its appears the only thing holding it back is the shift shaft

 

[carholme]

Re: New Mariner 40hp - Need some expertise

What is the s/n of your engine?


Gerry

 

[crotonpond]

Re: New Mariner 40hp - Need some expertise

Its a 95' Serial Number 1040412RB, The more i think about it and look at it, it appears that it would be a motor mount situation.

 

[carholme]

Re: New Mariner 40hp - Need some expertise

That is a model number, not the s/n. If it is a '95, the s/n should begin with 0G followed by 6 numbers.

Gerry

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: New Mariner 40hp - Need some expertise

croton. I don't quite understand your problem. Plus resize your Pic. Is this a tiller?