throtttle cable adjustment

[denndenn]

I have a 1987 evinrude 120 on a 1989 cajun with the original omc control box. Can anyone tell me how to properly adjust the throttle and the other cable on the boat please. Thanks in advance.

 

[oldrudedude]

Re: throtttle cable adjustment

The cables are usually adjusted at the motor. It would be easier for you to tell us what problem you are having.Then we can tell you how to correct it.

 

[denndenn]

Re: throtttle cable adjustment

the problem is that i had to replace the key switch and rebuild the carbs which probably has nothing to do with the prob but i had to mention. I notice that i have to push really hard on the lever to get the boat to top speed. There is also about an inch and a half of play on the movement of the lver where there is no advancement of speed when i push forward on it. I tried adjusting it on the motor end is there a possibility that the conectiions on the motor end have worn out?

 

[oldrudedude]

Re: throtttle cable adjustment

Was the lever hard to push before you replaced the key switch? If not, then it is possible somthing is binding in the control box because you reassembled it improperly. Most control boxes have a knob for controlling lever tension. Find it and back off the tension a little. The lever has to have some play when moving from neutral to allow it to shift into gear before revving the motor above idle. Ensure the cable does not have short radius bends, which may cause it to bind.

"is there a possibility that the conectiions on the motor end have worn out?" Not sure what you are asking there. Does it appear to have wear?

When I first put my boat into the water this year, I noticed that the control was stiff and slow to respond for both speeding up and slowing down. Turns out the grease at the pivot for the engine's throttle lever (on the side of the engine) had dried up causing binding. After cleaning and relubing the pivot ...... much better.