Shifter Very Loose

[JWboing]

Mercruiser Stern Drive 120 hp<br /><br />The shifter/throttle lever feels like it is about to fall off! The former owner said there is a special way to tighten it up. Before i take it apart i thought i would inquire as to this procedure. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[JWboing]

Re: Shifter Very Loose

New to posting. Didn't get the pic on the first time. Here is a pic of the "Quicksilver" shifter. This is my first image post, so i hope you can see it.<br />

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Shifter Very Loose

Post the year, it will be helpfull..J

 

[JWboing]

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1982 Set in a 16 foot open bow "Success". Apologize for not posting the year initially. I can't get the pic to automatically show up, but if you cut and paste link into your browser you should be able to see it. Thank you so much! John

 

[JWboing]

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Anyone have ANY suggestions before i tear into it? Thanks for your help in advance, any comments will be appreciated! John

 

[Bt Doctur]

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if its only the control handel, there is a set screw that holds it on normally.a small allen is all thats needed.

 

[JWboing]

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Thanks that sounds easy enough, the guy made it sound like it was a special procedure. I will check it out tomorrow, thanks! John

 

[JWboing]

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Ok, no allen or set screw visible.<br />The neutral button slips right over the bolt that everything pivots on.<br />I looked very closly at everything, took apart<br />all that i could.<br />Could not get the shifter to come off the pivoting point, and could not see a nut that was holding it on. Could not see what was holding the shifter on the pivoting point.<br />There was a part number on the inside of the shifter houseing. I will post that if helpful.