Excessive outboard motor movement

[fishhuntguy]

I have a 1992 Johnson 150 Silver Star motor. I have noticed when I hit the throttle, that the top of the motor moves backwards as if the transom is giving. I inspected the motor and transom and it is not the transom. I'm not quite sure of the terminology but the movement is coming from the (top of the spindle) pivot point between the mounting bracket and the motor. There is a plate where the steering cable connects. Further back where the motor connects to the mounting bracket, the top part seems to be damaged allowing it to move forward and backwards when the throttle is hit and let off.

Does anyone have any experience with this or know what the name of the parts are so I can begin my research. Thanks for the help in advance.

 

[fishhuntguy]

Re: Excessive outboard motor movement

In an effort to describe it better...

If you are looking at the motor from the side, the spindle that allows the motor to turn side to side, it looks like the top of that spindle is not connected as good as it used to be allowing the motor to move back and forth.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: Excessive outboard motor movement

I would look around under your shroud, down by where your powerhead mounts and see if you see any bolts backing out or lying around. You might also check all your shock mounts and see if any are broken. Sometimes the rubber breaks away from the metal plates.