Evinrude Tiller Handle------------?

[Duke123]

Another question about my new Evinrude 25 hp 1985.<br /><br />The tiller handle gears won't stay splined together, which alows the tiller handle to be rotated without throttle response. I have to rotate the tiller handle until they mesh. How is the gears supposed to stay splined together? Can I buy a new arm? Can I rebuild this one? If so, where can I get the parts??? <br /><br />Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks again,<br />Duke

 

[drastic]

Re: Evinrude Tiller Handle------------?

it is possible that originally there was a thin metal spacer or two behind the gear on the side of the tiller arm that swings up

 

[Duke123]

Re: Evinrude Tiller Handle------------?

Will a good repair manual show an exploded view of the tiller arm?

 

[umblecumbuz]

Re: Evinrude Tiller Handle------------?

There should be a raised arrow on the handle gear, which should mate with a dot on the motor side gear. <br /><br />There should also be a spring inside the handle which keeps tension on the handle gear. You can pack this spring with washers if needed to increase the tension.<br /><br />If there is excessive wear, there ain't much else you can do.

 

[Duke123]

Re: Evinrude Tiller Handle------------?

I don't think that the spring is even present. I thought that I should have one. I will have to disassemble the handle and check it out.<br /><br />Thanks