1986 15hp remote shift/throttle conversion

[AndyW.]

Hi



I am currently using a 1986 Evinrude 15HP on an inflatable boat with the tiller arm. Now I want to use that motor on a small 14ft fiberglass boat as well. I have nearly all the parts for remote steering, shifting and the throttle but do I really have to remove the tiller arm to do the conversion? I have ready that in the instructions on marineengine.com. My plan was to use it on both boats

 

[kbait]

You don’t need to remove tiller arm.. however, there is a friction block/spring inside tiller handle grip that will cause the remote throttle control to have additional friction when operating. If it’s too much friction, you can easily remove that spring, but you’ll likely be fine without removing it. Good luck!

 

[racerone]

Kbait--------Please review the workings of a 1986 model throttle handle !!----Not all motors are the same.

 

[AndyW.]

uh hm ... don‘t confuse me . See , I am German , I don‘ t have many old school mechanics around me so I am mostly learning from websites, often translating stuff dealing with inch sized tools, weird terms.. so you say on my Model the throttle arm should be removed ?

 

[racerone]

The 1986 models appear to use a cable from the tiller handle.------That might need to be disconnected for the remote cable to hook up.-----All easy here.-----I am sure your local repair shop can help figure this out.----Not confusing at all.