1982 Johnson 25HP throttle cable "knob" question

[itiger]

Hi,

I am very new to the outboard world so please forgive my 'stupid' question. My old bass tracker needs the transom to be replaced. I was trying to disconnect all control cables to the outboard so it can be removed from the transom. Last night I tried to take off the throttle cable but failed on removing a bolt (Part A in the following images). I even damaged the cover on spot B. Could any one please kindly advise me how to remove the bolt? Or other way to take off the cable? thanks a lot!

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1982 Johnson 25HP throttle cable "knob" question

Doesn't look like a factory install, is there a nut on the inside of the cowling?

 

[itiger]

Re: 1982 Johnson 25HP throttle cable "knob" question

No, there isn't such a nut inside.

Doesn't look like a factory install, is there a nut on the inside of the cowling?

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1982 Johnson 25HP throttle cable "knob" question

Will it turn in either direction, doesn't look like a stainless steel bolt, could be siezed in the threads.

 

[itiger]

Re: 1982 Johnson 25HP throttle cable "knob" question

yes, it will turn a little bit in either direction. but it seems to be stuck with the knob.

Will it turn in either direction, doesn't look like a stainless steel bolt, could be siezed in the threads.

 

[itiger]

Re: 1982 Johnson 25HP throttle cable "knob" question

The knob is very like part 4 in the following image. This is from http://www.marineengine.com/parts/j...apter+Kit+25,35&yid=34160&mid=34166&sid=36894

The bolt is not like part 3 though.

 

[itiger]

Re: 1982 Johnson 25HP throttle cable "knob" question

Problem solved with Penetrating Catalyst applied.