Side controls problem #2 Slop in throttle

[castaic piper]

I was checking on my throttle cable adjustment to fix the idle speed that wouldnt drop back to normal. I removed the cable from the carb and was about to adjust and noticed about a 1/4" of slop. Both ends of the cable housing are secure and tight but the cable has slop at the side controls. I could do the quick fix with a throttle return spring but would rather fix the problem. I was looking at a schematics and was wondering if one of you experts could tell me which parts might be worren?
http://www.boats.net/parts/search/B...OTE CONTROL - CONCEALED SIDE MOUNT/parts.html

 

[Don S]

Re: Side controls problem #2 Slop in throttle

First thing you do is disconnect the throttle cable at the carb linkage. Then make sure the cable end is adjusted so it puts a slight preload on the carb linkage to the idle position.
Many times, the cable gets wear in it that produces a bit of slop and doesn't bring the carb back to idle.

 

[castaic piper]

Re: Side controls problem #2 Slop in throttle

Thanks for replying Don. I have alerady done that. I dont have any more adjustment left. This cable end doesnt have a sloted end like some I've seen. I guess the cable might have streached but I might not be used to the 1/4" slop in the shifter. The only adjustment is on the cable end and the cheap clamp for the housing used on this boat thats why I figured it was in the shifter. Forgot to mention 97 Four Winns 205 Sundowner Volvo Penta DP w/ omc non vortec engine im the original owner.