Throttle Lever Trouble!!!!!

[ccundiff12]

i have a 1982 searay v225. it has a 5.0L mercury engine with an alpha one drive. I bought this boat on ebay last year and it has been GREAT its time for some spring maintenance so i am going to fix all of the nit picky things that i ran into last year. When i am cruising anywhere i have to hold the throttle lever at the desired position, if i let go the boat instantly slows down to an idle (or close to it) I completely disassembled the unit last summer and could find no sign of a tension adjustment. the arm is mounted to the right of the driver on the wall. Any suggestions here would be great!

 

[ccundiff12]

Re: Throttle Lever Trouble!!!!!

does anyone know if maybe the spring on the throttle cable on the motor may be too strong? or is there a tension adjustment on the motor that i didn't look at?

 

[Don S]

Re: Throttle Lever Trouble!!!!!

THere are no springs or tension adjustments on the engine. There are also lots of different helm controls used. Can you post a picture of the type you have?

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Throttle Lever Trouble!!!!!

THere are no springs or tension adjustments on the engine.

Unless the previous owner put one on!