gene8084
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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- Sep 29, 2007
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Hello,
Can someone explain how adjust the throttle cable in relation to shifting to forward / reverse?
When I move the stick forward it takes nearly 3/4 of the 90 degree arc before the engine throttle moves increasing the engine speed. Shifting occurs in the first 10-15 degrees, so I would have thought the throttle could be more gradual.
Simply put, it shifts between 12 and 11 o'clock, seems to do nothing from 11-10 o'clock, and throttles the engine between 10 &9 or maybe even 8 o'lock.
1. Does all this sound normal?
2. I hear a little grumbling of the gears as it shifts into forward or reverse, nothing terrible, but you want to wait until it settles before pushing forward. Is this related to adjustment/linkage or something more involved in the lower unit.
I've got a pretty good mercruiser manual but I can't find anything this specific. Any other recommended sources/documentation?
Thank you.
Gene
Can someone explain how adjust the throttle cable in relation to shifting to forward / reverse?
When I move the stick forward it takes nearly 3/4 of the 90 degree arc before the engine throttle moves increasing the engine speed. Shifting occurs in the first 10-15 degrees, so I would have thought the throttle could be more gradual.
Simply put, it shifts between 12 and 11 o'clock, seems to do nothing from 11-10 o'clock, and throttles the engine between 10 &9 or maybe even 8 o'lock.
1. Does all this sound normal?
2. I hear a little grumbling of the gears as it shifts into forward or reverse, nothing terrible, but you want to wait until it settles before pushing forward. Is this related to adjustment/linkage or something more involved in the lower unit.
I've got a pretty good mercruiser manual but I can't find anything this specific. Any other recommended sources/documentation?
Thank you.
Gene
