Re: Changing sidemount controller
Del... I've read the above post over at least a half dozen times but really do not understand what is being said.<br /><br />A two cable OMC outboard control box, regardless of what type it is should operate perfectly. Failure to do so would be due to faulty parts within the c/box, missing parts, or having the cables installed backwards (shift cable leading to throttle linkage etc).<br /><br />I'm assuming that the cables are the OMC factory cables that include the factory installed ends. If the cables are the older type OMC cables whereas the ends can be removed/installed via a clampscrew setup, it's possible that the inner cable is the wrong length... or that the ends have been installed improperly.<br /><br />Regardless of what cables are being used, the shift cable must be adjusted with the control box set in neutral/idle, with the engine's lower unit in neutral, and the throttle at the idle setting. <br /><br />I have no idea as to what a "push button idle control" is. I'd like to have that explained in detail.<br /><br />I suspect that answers/replies have been scarce on this post because the problem really isn't understood. If the problem hasn't been solved yet Del, rethink it and try to explain it in another way so that we can comprehend exactly what's happening.
