N00b question: My 1988 6SG Yamaha Outboard appears to be missing a part

[adamjthompson]

I just bought a used Yamaha 6SG outboard for my 14' Jon boat. I took it out today and it performed nicely. However, I noticed that when the outboard was lowered, it tilted past vertical, and the outboard kicks up when in reverse. I looked to see if there was a latch/adjustment to fix these two items, and it appears to me that my outboard is missing a part.

I have made a video that will hopefully explain better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLluTq3nQIs (note the video is rather close up - you are looking at the outside of the transom and the lower part of the Motor tilt control and clamp).

Am I indeed missing a part? If so, can I craft a new one out of round metal rod, or what is the name of the part I need to buy? Thanks in advance!

 

[Inducted]

Re: N00b question: My 1988 6SG Yamaha Outboard appears to be missing a part

I'm pretty sure your missing the reverse lock shaft.

 

[pscrabber59]

Re: N00b question: My 1988 6SG Yamaha Outboard appears to be missing a part

According to the Video it looks like the Tilt Rod Assembly which is about $20 but you can make your own. It should look like this:View attachment 119384View attachment 119385View attachment 119386

 

[pscrabber59]

Re: N00b question: My 1988 6SG Yamaha Outboard appears to be missing a part

PS: I have a 1995 Yami 6hp basically the same motor as yours. You can go to boats.net look under Yamaha Parts, go to your year, and select what part your looking for.

 

[adamjthompson]

Re: N00b question: My 1988 6SG Yamaha Outboard appears to be missing a part

According to the Video it looks like the Tilt Rod Assembly which is about $20 but you can make your own.

Thanks! I found that part on the schematic and it looks like the right one. For $20 I will probably just buy it rather than try to make my own.