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    69 StarCraft throttle linkage

    Thank Bondo. I have the throttle in the off position, which has the cable extended to its furthest point of travel. In actuation, the cable pulls back, pushing the rod up. In the throttle off position, the rod can not reach the card linkage due to interference from the carb itself (hence the...
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    69 StarCraft throttle linkage

    My 69 Starchief Mercruiser 120 has experienced some modifications prior to my recent ownership. The throttle cable was going across the valve cover, starboard to port. Problem with this arrangement is the starboard jump seat was causing the cable to take a route that did not appear to be...
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    StarCraft Starcheif Throttle Control

    Thank you for all the info. I pulled the shift cable from the sheathing and was surprised to find it is a simple stainless steel wire. Once I removed the plastic end connector the cable travel is smooth and free. The plastic connector is bent and thus traveling on the brass sleeve is causing a...
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    StarCraft Starcheif Throttle Control

    Compression checked out ok. Changed plugs, fuel filter, set timing and adjusted valves. Electronic ignition so no points or condenser to worry about. Pulled shift cable to measure for replacement. Action seems rather stiff. I tempted to pull the carb and throw a rebuild kit into it, but want...
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    StarCraft Starcheif Throttle Control

    Thank you for your responses. I didn't have any pictures until this afternoon. That said, this is a 1969 Starcraft Starcheif with Mercruiser 120. In the driveway I can fire it up and warmed up with no problems. I use the black throttle lever for priming the carb and warming up. Once it's...
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    StarCraft Starcheif Throttle Control

    Bought a 69 StarCraft Starcheif with a Mercruiser 120. Tuned it up, set timing, replaced impellor and outdrive great oil. Controller has a shifter for forward/back and a separate lever on the outboard side of the unit for choke/throttle (I guess). The shift lever puts the stern drive in gear...
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