Should my engine unlock when put in forward gear?

[mmurray70]

Just wondering if my 92 Evinrude 65 hp (not power trim) should be unlocking itself when in forward gear. It doesnt. Im just wondering in case I hit something? Will this lock mechanism slip under a big load? I dont want to leave it unlocked either because i use reverse quite a bit when fishing.

[boobie]

No it doesn't. If I remenber correctly it will break loose if you hit something but I think it takes a pretty good hit to do it.

[mmurray70]

Can somebody else confirm this? I really dont want to rip the transom out of my boat someday if it doesnt unlock.

[mmurray70]

ttt