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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    Well, they are not in their final position but I expect to have one 360 loop. 18’ was much too short.
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    One of the other variables is the slack that is in the cable. The black end has slack that allows an amount of play. This play comes into effect at each of the end point positions. If you take all the slack out to pull the valves closed at neutral the slack allows the cable to be pushed in...
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    Do any of these components change their final position when the motor is running?
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    The 2 photos show the cable adjusted at the approximate half way point. You can see that in neutral the stop is not touching the block and the roller is not back on the low cam mark. Confirmed that butterflies are not fully closed. Not the idle stop screw is all the way in making this the...
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    No type of stop that I can see. The shift lever has a full range of movement. Is there a setting for this part? A way to ensure that it is where it’s supposed to be?
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    I am assuming you picked up that I was setting the time using the Joe Reeves method that calls for 4° less than book value. To be clear, I don’t know squat about outboards so I’m not questioning you just ensuring you have the proper info. You say 28 I’ll go 28. I’m going to get a barrel to...
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    Yes, Part 67. Ok on the 28°. That 28 is from the old Johnson manual and not a new one. Your advice still apply? No, I’m using the proper lever. I understand it that the warm up lever doesn’t really even move the carbs that much if at all. The timer base more than anything, if I understand...
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    I just saw your edited post 2 or 3 above. Couldnt use the old old cables to measure. The original control box was a hidden style. The one I am using now is a side mount. I was not adjusting the idle with the throttle disconnected. I also figured it might be a bit high become I’m on rabbit ears...
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    Ok. Moving on. The motor runs good from a combustion and spark perspective. Just before I started this throttle cable swap I took it for the first run. It ran hot and wouldn’t idle down on its own. The thermostats were replaced. They were jammed up and cruddy. I initially attributed the...
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    Ok. So I just went out and made all the adjustments. I have made those adjustments before. (This is my second new set of cables as the first ones were too short and made a bind.). The details came back to me as I made adjustments. The idle stop is screwed all the way in. This moves the...
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    Thanks Jimmbo. I felt like it was way too short also. I even mentioned to my neighbor that it seems odd that it would require that much adjustment to align with the mounting stud. This is how much I had to screw it in to go on. Should I be applying pressure to the arm to get it and the mounting...
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    In order for the valve to go to a fully horizontal position the roller has to be way past the bottom mark on the cam.
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    Sorry. Just realized I didn’t give that info. 78 Johnson 85hp. I have an old Johnson manual and the internet. Generally this forum. I’ve fiddled with pretty much everything in the entire assembly. (I realize the timing will need to be addressed again.) The valves will go horizontal when...
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    I cant get this throttle set up properly. Please advise.

    Pontoon rebuild. New 24’ cables. Can’t seem to get throttle set properly based on everything I’ve read. Adjustment says link and sync. Butterflies closed at neutral. Done. Burtterflies horizontal at WOT. This is where I have an issue. Nothing I do seems to get them horizontal. Not even close...
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    Help! Won’t start when hot.

    This just happened to me. Horn was going off but figured it was a fault because it was peeing good and the water didn’t feel hot. She finally shut down on me. Took the thermostats out and, yep, jammed up. 100% not functioning. I don’t think any damage occurred, thank goodness.
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    Help with 1978 Johnson 85 HP

    Might find this helpful if you haven’t tested
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    Possible to convert CDI timer base and stator another year?

    The 76 is in pieces. The 78 is the operable motor but it appears to have the original stator and timer base. I was hoping I could salvage those parts from the 76.
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    Possible to convert CDI timer base and stator another year?

    Looks like the CDI installation guides spec different Ohm readings when testing each unit. I suspect that means they are likely not swappable.
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    Possible to convert CDI timer base and stator another year?

    Would it be possible to use the timer base and stator off of a 76 85hp and convert it to use on a 78 85hp model? The 76 has individual wires that go to a screw on terminal block and power pack while the 78 plugs into the harness. It would be nice to install the much newer CDI stator and timer...
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