Reverse Lock Out

[LaqueRatt]

Had the '66 McCulloch 14 HP on the water yesterday, but every time I gave it more than a little gas in R the motor nearly jumped into the boat! I had to hold it down. Is something broken or missing? Don't most outboards lock in place when they go in R?

 

[brim_buster]

Not always. Most have a pin or a latch. Most people dont lock them down because it will save your foot from busting if you hit something solid like a tree or stump.

 

[LaqueRatt]

I get that and don't lock my Fastwin 18 down while on the lake, but it doesn't pop up on me in R like this one does. Just wondering if this is normal or something is wrong.

 

[flyingscott]

No reverse lock on that. You can tighten the tilt bracket with the nut.

 

[LaqueRatt]

Good to know I'll try that tomorrow. Is there also a way to tighen it side to side? Out on the lake I had to really lean on the rudder to hold it on course. Be nice if I could let go of it once in awhile.

 

[LaqueRatt]

Pretty sure I'm missing some parts. I have a row of slots with nothing in them and a bracket that seems to be just dangling there. Attaching some pics.

 

[LaqueRatt]

Also does this rod have anything to do with reverse lockout?

 

[flyingscott]

I did not think they carried that assembly over from the older scotts. But yes you are missing parts.

 

[LaqueRatt]

I took the bracket off, put the side pegs into the unused row of grooves. Seemed way to tight and it also kept the motor from swinging up fully. When looking over a parts diagram for the motor, I don't see anything missing either. I don't think this is my exact motor, although it is a McCulloch 14HP

 

[flyingscott]

There are pieces missing. By doing what you did it is probably now locked both ways.

 

[LaqueRatt]

Can you ID the part nos for me so I can try to find them? Maybe this diagram is for a different motor, but it sure looks like mine.

Nothing is locked, I put it back the way it was. The pegs seemed too large for the grooves and it was so snug side to side that I could barely move it.

Do you think the purpose of this is to lock down the motor in R? If not, I'm clueless what the heck purpose it serves. Seems like I could toss it in the trash and nothing would change.

 

[LaqueRatt]

Still looking for reverse lockout bar. Mine is broken off and missing. I do have a picture of the part now. I just don't know where to get one. Or how to replace it either. As always suggestions appreciated.

 

[brim_buster]

If Im thinking right the notched piece is to adjust the angle from the transom and you are missing a piece. The other pic was your shift shaft. You take it apart to remove the foot. Pic #7 that piece your pointing at swings down and the piece your missing goes to that. It then adjust your angle from the transom