Re: 1971 Johnson 9R71R Tilt Mechanism

[Buccaneer]

After messing around, blowing off cobwebs, dirt, WD-40 ing,
and loosening the pivot bolt, I finally got the motor to tilt up.
BTW, it only tilts while in Forward gear. Would have thought
Neutral as well, but perhaps that’s to keep the lower unit from
popping out of the water while one pull starts it?
All the gizmos work good now…. i.e., reverse lock, tilt lock rod,
tilt pin "push in and turn knob", and shallow water lift………
now, if I can get the engine "un-stuck", I may have something!
No sign of over heating, burn paint, etc. Wish I had a bore scope
to peak inside the cylinders.

Prepare to be boarded!