do i need this spring

[piperdog]

hello,ive a 1981 25hp blueband and something is puzzling me .you get the actuating lever (throttle )connected to the contol lever ,these two bits join together with a spring in the middle (under tension ) ,as my spring is broke cant i just glue these two bits together so they act as one unit or does the spring have some use
as per diagram (parts 16 and 12 )
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...=676&bnbr=17&bdesc=THROTTLE+AND+SHIFT+LINKAGE


thanks piperdog

 

[Silvertip]

Re: do i need this spring

It wouldn't be there if it wasn't needed. Manufacturers don't add parts to an engine if they are not necessary. The bean counters would have a stroke!

 

[piperdog]

Re: do i need this spring

thanks for the reply,but im afraid it doesnt help much ,im after the purpose of the spring

 

[Laddies]

Re: do i need this spring

The spring allows the spark advance and the carb linkage to operate somewhat independently. This does not change what Silvertip said if you can make it work without it, get a hold of Mercury they pay people well to save a penny here and a penny therw.