problems with my control box... help please

[Jegomes]

Hey there knowers of all that is worth knowing... I have another question for you. I was dinking with the boat while waiting for parts to ariave and when advancing the throttle the fast idle arm pops up on its own. I can hold it down and everything works fine.. however I don't want to have to do this as it requires both hands.. any sugestions???

Thanks again.

1975 mercury 1500 TOP

also can I replace this box with a newer style???

 

[sniff4k]

Re: problems with my control box... help please

Hi guys,
My first time here ever. I don't know a whole lot about engines so I am asking for help here. I have a 80 HP Mercury outboard motor that will not start. It crank but will not start. I check to see if spark has fire but no fire. Can some one help. Tell me what to check or and how to check it.

Thx,


Need help.

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: problems with my control box... help please

Sniff start your own post you will have better luck. don't piggy back

 

[chum1]

Re: problems with my control box... help please

hey jegomes i have read you can put a cord on the lever and the key guard to keep it down, kind of a redneck way of doing things but it would work, it would free up one arm for that beverage..

 

[ajgraz]

Re: problems with my control box... help please

Maybe the same issue as this guy?:

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=421233