TOPIC: motor raise up in reverse - big issue to fix?

motor raise up in reverse - big issue to fix? 12 years 8 months ago #83347

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I am looking at buying a 1963 Mercury 700. Seller says that when it is in reverse, the motor wants to raise up, so he does not give it much gas in reverse. I figure there must be something in the linkage that is keeping the hooks from dropping down and grabbing the mount. Is this a big issue to address? Just want to know if I am getting into a big headache. The size of the headache effects what I am willing to pay for the motor. Any comments are welcome.

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Re:motor raise up in reverse - big issue to fix? 12 years 8 months ago #83351

DLB68 Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 142 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 0	It may be as simple as the reverse lock out pieces having been left out when the water pump impeller was replaced . I bought these for $ 3. on Ebay... Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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