Controls

[lamphega]

Have a 1975 Mercruiser inline 6 165hp. and I love it. But I am not found of single controls for shift/throttle. (OK, I am not a young man) Much preferred the old one lever for shift, another for throttle. especially when docking and other slow speed maneuvers. Is there any way to change?

(Sorry if posted in wrong area, was not sure where to put)

 

[Don S]

Re: Controls

How can moving one lever forward or backward be a problem. Or are you trying to overcome an engine stalling problem by wanting to keep the rpm up high so it won't die?
High rpm shifting is a sure way to kill a drive.

 

[lamphega]

Re: Controls

No, my idle is fine, no stalling. Just a matter of personal preference.

 

[Don S]

Re: Controls

Then just get a two lever control and hook the shift cable to one lever and the throttle to the other. Shouldn't be a problem at all.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Controls

Have a 1975 Mercruiser inline 6 165hp. and I love it. But I am not found of single controls for shift/throttle. (OK, I am not a young man) Much preferred the old one lever for shift, another for throttle. especially when docking and other slow speed maneuvers. Is there any way to change?

(Sorry if posted in wrong area, was not sure where to put)

Ayuh,.... Buy whichever controller you'd like, 'n Install it.... There's 100s to choose from...