Re: 1971 Johnson 9R71R Tilt Mechanism

[frankr]

Wrong! Pull out on #16 after it is tilted to hold it in tilted-up position. You can’t move #16 when not tilted. Motor must be in neutral (or forward) to tilt. Should come up easy and the ratchet gizmo (#36 & 53 and stuff) gives it some friction while tilting back down. If it doesn’t release in neutral check the lever and rod assembly that is attached to the shifter shaft (rod goes down through the steering swivel pin). Those motors are notorious for breaking the upper front rubber motor mount. That could be messing up the tilt release also.