Reverse lock ?

[CV16]

1983 Merc 25 Ser# 6383290. I can't seem to see what locks the motor when in reverse. When I took the lower off to replace the impeller, it locked, but it doesn't now. Does somebody have a diagram of this so I can see whats up?


PS, runs great other than this issue!

 

[Georgesalmon]

Re: Reverse lock ?

If its factory power trim it may not have any other reverse lock.

 

[CV16]

Re: Reverse lock ?

No factory power trim on this 25 hp motor.

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: Reverse lock ?

You lost the little ss washer on the upper part of the shift rod that that locks the motor in reverse and neutral.
Need to find an exploded view of that area.
Hard to explain sorry.

 

[CV16]

Re: Reverse lock ?

Thank you for giving me a starting point! Are you talking about up inside by the power head, or in the lower unit? I just picked up the motor for my dad. I know the guy I got it from had the lower off a dozen or so times trying to fix an oil leak from under the water pump with gasket sealer instaed of putting in new seals. I can also tell he had the power head off at one time.

 

[CV16]

Re: Reverse lock ?

OK, this is where I'm at. The little claw arm looking thing is not on my motor.

Does anybody here have the parts I need to make it right? I need it to be ready by the 16th when perch season opens! Or my dad won't be very happy.