Automatic tiller shut off on a 1968 Johnson 20hp

[bkatz]

Hey everyone I have a 1968 johnson 20hp I guess they have a "automatic" shut off when you turn the tiller all the way down (towards slow). Is there anyway to stop this from happening? Thanks in advance

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: Automatic tiller shut off on a 1968 Johnson 20hp

There should be a idle stop screw at the pivot point where the linkage makes a right angle going up into the cowling.

 

[bkatz]

Re: Automatic tiller shut off on a 1968 Johnson 20hp

If that is the case will I be able to set the tiller so all the way down is just idle?

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Automatic tiller shut off on a 1968 Johnson 20hp

Yes. The idle screw on the pivot gear is actually threaded nylon and they are often broken off. I've used a bolt with a spring to tension it in its place...
- Scott