1976 115 merc reverse lock - power trim

[tnjohn]

new guy has 76 inline 6 with power trim. can i remove the reverse lock hook mech so i can use tilt in forward, neutral and reverse? will leave in the tilt pin.

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: 1976 115 merc reverse lock - power trim

Yep, it can be removed. I just installed PTT on my 1971 Merc 800 last summer and got rid of the reverse lock mech based on members inputs here.

There were a few components to get rid of. Will need to remove the LU to remove the reverse lock rod and cam.