TOPIC: Reverse lockout "thingy" - remove it?

She's starting to look like a motor again. Test fitted the lower and tested the shift mechanism from the levers from the pan. So far so good



Next question; inside the mid section, in front of the shift shaft, there is a lever of sorts that is part of the reverse lock mechanism (which I think I have incorrectly been referring to as the reverse "lock out"). This shot is looking 'up' into the mid section.



I don't believe I need to worry about removing this lever. It will still rise and fall with shifting (by action of the reverse locking cams), but it shouldn't jam anything (I did re-install the white nylon spacer that goes under it).

no need to remove it just the rod and hooks.

you do not need it. leave it or remove it your choice.

Thanks guys! I figured as much.
Tomorrow I remount the power head!