1986 mercury multifunction tiller handle

Troy1025

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I have a 1986 mercury 25hp with the multifunction tiller handle. In the winter below 35 degrees the handle freezes up and wont turn so i camt shift into forward or reverse. I dnt believe its the handle its down inside the lower part of the motor. It dnt have any water in it. Does anyone have any knowledge of this and what would be a fix for it? When it warms back up it starts back working fine. Thanks
 

flyingscott

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Is the lower unit drain free. If the drain is plugged it can.leave water in there by the shift rod.
 
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