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I recently bought a 1973 Johnson 9.5 hp 9RL-73B LONG SHAFT and the only way I can tilt and lock this motor is to remove the engine cowling and reach inside with a pair of pliers and pull a metal bracket thats attached to the release cable, then manually move the tilt rod into position. Does...