Mercruiser throttle linkage

JasonB

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I am finally getting around to my 4bbl swap and have run into a snag.<br /><br />The engine is a 1976 Mercruiser 888- not stock- with a 2bbl Rochester 2GC.<br /><br />The new carb is a Weber 4bbl that will sit on a stock Ford cast dual plane 4bbl intake and spacer.<br /><br />My problem: the Rochester throttle linkage pushes to open the throttle, the Weber (and a Holley I looked at) pulls the linkage to open. There is a hole on the arm that would let me push, but it looks like it requires half the movement to open the throttle.<br /><br />Can the Merc throttle handle be reversed?
 

Bt Doctur

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Re: Mercruiser throttle linkage

Most control boxes have the provision to reverse the cable direction.
 

JasonB

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Re: Mercruiser throttle linkage

My control box is the standard mercontrol without trim and teh release button in the center.
 

JasonB

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Re: Mercruiser throttle linkage

FWIW, the control box is a panel mount.
 
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