SwiftFootTim
Cadet
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- May 15, 2009
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Okay, I'm not sure if this will make sense, but I'll try to be as clear as possible.
I have a 1982 60 HP Evinrude Model:E60ELCNM on a Sea Nymph Bass Attacker console steering. Right now when I start the engine in neutral, let it warm up, and then shift to forward there is quite a bit of play before I get to a point where the throttle actually starts giving gas to the motor. It really lugs at this point as it is like it should be getting gas but it's not.
There is a positive locking position on the throttle when I go from neutral to forward to signify that it's in forward, but it travels another 2 inches or so before it actually begins to give the engine gas. I confirmed this tonight by taking the cover off of the engine and watching how the two lines interact. The inside line handles forward/neutral/reverse and the outside line controls how much gas is given to the motor. When I come back from top throttle to neutral the throttle line goes down steadily as it should and stops only when it reaches the positive lock position to transfer from forward to neutral.
How do I go about remedying the situation? Should I adjust the idle speed, or is it a throttle cable adjustment?
Thanks in advance, I can get pictures if that would be clearer for everyone.
I have a 1982 60 HP Evinrude Model:E60ELCNM on a Sea Nymph Bass Attacker console steering. Right now when I start the engine in neutral, let it warm up, and then shift to forward there is quite a bit of play before I get to a point where the throttle actually starts giving gas to the motor. It really lugs at this point as it is like it should be getting gas but it's not.
There is a positive locking position on the throttle when I go from neutral to forward to signify that it's in forward, but it travels another 2 inches or so before it actually begins to give the engine gas. I confirmed this tonight by taking the cover off of the engine and watching how the two lines interact. The inside line handles forward/neutral/reverse and the outside line controls how much gas is given to the motor. When I come back from top throttle to neutral the throttle line goes down steadily as it should and stops only when it reaches the positive lock position to transfer from forward to neutral.
How do I go about remedying the situation? Should I adjust the idle speed, or is it a throttle cable adjustment?
Thanks in advance, I can get pictures if that would be clearer for everyone.