Tilt Lock for '68 18hp evin

[Emerald14]

Hey folks,<br /><br />1968 18hp Evinrude #18803<br /><br />The mechanism to hold my motor in the raised position I believe is working properly. The release under the motor cover below the carb works properly to lock/unlock the stand. <br /><br />My question is...How does the motor lock in the down position? The release mechanism doesn't have anything to lock onto in the down position.<br /><br />Won't the motor tilt up in reverse if it doesn't lock in the down position.<br /><br />I look through my service manual for a photo of the area. No luck.

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Tilt Lock for '68 18hp evin

That little lever between the transom clamps should lock the tilt/trim pin. Have a look:<br />

<br />69 is the lever, which works thorough the rod 66 to activate the reverse lock 71 and 74. The reverse lock grabs the tilt/trim pin 24. The whole think is sprung so it releases if you hit bottom.

 

[perkdp]

Re: Tilt Lock for '68 18hp evin

Does this work with the shift lever so it locks when you shift to reverse or is it a manual lock only ?

 

[OBJ]

Re: Tilt Lock for '68 18hp evin

Manual lock only dp.

 

[Emerald14]

Re: Tilt Lock for '68 18hp evin

Paul<br /><br />Thanks for the help. The "tilt/trim" pin is the missing culprit. <br /><br />What would we do without you??<br /><br />JR