61 Merc 200 Tiller Handle And shift controls

[Bernard Boule]

I have a 61 Merc 200 20 HP twin with auto trans. I've owned this motor for years but never used it. Now I would like to restore it and upon closer examination there seems to be some parts missing related to the tiller handle and shifting linkage. I purchased the 65 and prior Shop manual and to my dismay the only throttle/shifting linkage system not throughly discussed is the one I have. Parts list shown on page 4C.
Can anyone enlighten me on how this mechanism is supposed to look when assembled and how it should work? There is a broken part that projects out from under the base pan which resembles some of the parts I have seen offered on eBay. It is secured by 3 bolts to the underside of the bottom pan and would support a tiller handle with a cross bolt to allow hinging. The shaft with a tab to engage the tiller is in place but the shifting linkage may not be complete or properly assembled.
Any help or suggestions of where I could find additional info would be appreciated.
Bernard

 

[Laddies]

Re: 61 Merc 200 Tiller Handle And shift controls

Mercury never built a auto shift 200 your engine if it's a autoshift (shift is in the handle) would be a Mark 28A here's a link to look up the right part number, it will be NLA but it will let you know the right part number for reference. You will probably have to find a donor engine, that could be hard to do as most have dropped by the wayside many years ago because the shift parts where discontinued and not many dealers wanted to repair the w/pumps. :: iShopMarine.com :: Part Lists == evinrude parts, mercruiser engine part, mercruiser outdrive part, mercruiser part, mercruiser sterndrive part, mercury marine, mercury marine engine part, mercury marine outboard part, mercury marine paint, mercury

 

[Bernard Boule]

Re: 61 Merc 200 Tiller Handle And shift controls

Mercury never built a auto shift 200 your engine if it's a autoshift (shift is in the handle) would be a Mark 28A here's a link to look up the right part number, it will be NLA but it will let you know the right part number for reference. You will probably have to find a donor engine, that could be hard to do as most have dropped by the wayside many years ago because the shift parts where discontinued and not many dealers wanted to repair the w/pumps.

Thanks. It looks like the parts I see on my motor are for the Synchronize Throttle and Shift Control. I'll check the serial number. The broken Steering Arm Bracket (left ear broken off) resembles the part #3020S.
Bernard