Carb Valve won't stay open

[sharpesh00ter]

Hi
I'm having issues with my 1988 Merc 3.0 carb..I think that the carb valve (butterfly valve?) is not staying open. I'm using a quicksilver Throttle control, and I think that it's missing a link to the Carb to hold it open so it doesn't choke it out.
What is this piece called?
I'm not a mechanic by any means so if you think it might be something else please say so.

Thanks!

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Carb Valve won't stay open

post some pics, usually the elec choke element does the opening and closing.

 

[sharpesh00ter]

Re: Carb Valve won't stay open

here are a few pics

http://s1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb449/sharpesh00ter/

 

[Don S]

Re: Carb Valve won't stay open

Start the engine up, the choke plate should slowly open as the engine warms up. Normally takes between 5 and 10 minutes for choke plate to fully open.