Linkage Slop

Berdink

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1994 Johnson 90hp v4 Crossflow.
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The throttle Linkage has about 1/4 to 3/8 play.
See video.
It might be hard to see it, but the plastic outer piece that I'm pushing and pulling allows the inner piece to slide in and out about 1/4 to 3/8.
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Is this normal?
It makes quite a difference in idle speed.
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