1968 merc 200 20hp

hello I have just been given a 1968merc200 20hp and am having trouble getting the cowling off can anyone tell me how it comes off??

also I think it needs a tiller arm as i think it has fallen off!!! any clues?:

Re: 1968 merc 200 20hp

Hi DD,
The face plate release is under the recoil grip - a small white nylon button. Push it down and the face should come off. Then release the two catches on the wrap around that were hidden behind the face plate. If you need to remove the top cowling, you'll need a 1/2-inch socket wrench once the other covers are removed.
Tillers don't generally "fall" off. How much of the tiller is still present? There is a base bracket that goes under the lower cowling and mounts to the top of the swivelbracket. And there is the handle itself that attaches to the end of the base bracket with two bolts. I believe yours needs the "flapper" type u-joint style handle.
- Scott

Re: 1968 merc 200 20hp

If there is no tiller, your motor might have been set up for remote steering--seems more likely than "falling off!"