1988 Force 125 pivot screw

[g2wilkin]

removed clutch pin from lower unit instead of drain plug. what damage have i done? the manual says its not good and i put it back immediately.

 

[eurolarva]

Re: 1988 Force 125 pivot screw

Read this thread. You can find all kinds of information by clicking on the search button on top and type pivot screw. Here is one of the links pivot screw

 

[g2wilkin]

Re: 1988 Force 125 pivot screw

today i put motor into forward and reverse with no discernable problem, is it possible the pin found its proper seat?

 

[eurolarva]

Re: 1988 Force 125 pivot screw

if nothing was shifted or the prop or drive shaft was not turned you are probably okay. First time out I would stay near the landing and have a back up trolling or kicker motor or some kids to row. If it dont give you grief on first time out it is probably okay. When you get it in the lake play with forward reverse and neutral gears a lot.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: 1988 Force 125 pivot screw

You got lucky.....that bolt is the shift fork pivot. If it shifts, you are ok