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    How to manually raise 1974 Mercury 85 with power trim

    Been meaning to reply. Sorry for the delay. After rolling the trailer forward a few feet so I could get behind the motor with room to lift with both arms, she came right up with the know turned to the right using a slow, steady lift. Of course, I was by myself and once the motor was all the...
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    How to manually raise 1974 Mercury 85 with power trim

    Here's my unit. Turned the knob all the way to the right and motor didn't seem to be eager to be lifted, but I don't really have room to lift with both hands and my legs until I move the trailer forward a bit. If she refuses to budge, what's my next best option for getting it lifted? I've seen...
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    How to manually raise 1974 Mercury 85 with power trim

    I found another thread with a picture that looks similar to what I recall being present. Is this what you're referring to? https://forums.iboats.com/attachments/reverse-lock-pt-jpg.98154/ Thanks!
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    How to manually raise 1974 Mercury 85 with power trim

    I've had my dad's old 1974 bass boat with an 85 Mercury outboard parked in my driveway for 15+ years. Giving it away next week to someone willing to tow it away, who I believe plans to use the motor for another boat. (Lots of childhood memories fishing with dad in that boat, but it'd probaby be...
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