Mercury 9.8 Reverse lock out?

[bunky]

I have a 70’s Mercury 9.8h.p outboard.    The reverse lock lever is busted, I have read where some guys say to leave it off.   I would like to fix it.  This motor has has the lever that goes side to side not up and down..

 

Do I leave it off or fix it ?

 

My problem with leaving it off is the motor locks down and I cannot lift it up when loading onto the trailer..

 

[crosbyman]

better fix it  ..if you hit something on the water severe damage will cost $$$

the  alternative is it disable the hooks   but the  leg will lift up is high  reverse

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[outbdnut2]

There are a lot of 9.8 and similar 7.5 HP motors around (at least in Minnesota where I live). If you need parts, look for a cheap “Parts motor” that has what you need. Other parts may come in handy later!
Dave

[crosbyman]

most of those  have a small flip up- down lever ?   pulling up a spring on the  lock hooks ..

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