1986 75hp throttle cable won't mount!!

[Mercs and such]

I can't mount my throttle cable to the powerhead on my 1986 mercury 4cylinder 75hp outboard. It appears there is a small metal plate with a screw that looks like it goes over it but i tried that and the screw just spins. is there any way to securly fasten it to the pwerhead so the motor does not go out of control ?? thanks,

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[corm]

Re: 1986 75hp throttle cable won't mount!!

Hi,

Parts 2,3,4, and 5 hold the cable on.
http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury_parts/277/50.cfm
Which part is giving you trouble?. #2, the latch should be loose enough to slip on to the control cable and tight enough so the cable end will not pop off when moved It will have about a 1/16 of an inch clearance when it pivots on to the cable.

 

[Mercs and such]

Re: 1986 75hp throttle cable won't mount!!

thanks for the link! well it seemes like there is a flat piece with a screw and i think or it looks like that is what holds the throttle on to keep it from coming off but it nooks nothing like part #2. It is just a flat piece of aluminum with a screw that just turns. it doenst get tighter at all spins freely.

thanks,

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[corm]

Re: 1986 75hp throttle cable won't mount!!

Hi,

Well someone has put something non standard on it then. The diagram is for a 86 75 hp.
I would see if the screw has a small nut behind it in the recess for the part #5 nut. If there is then maybe you can tighten it up some how. Or buy the correct parts. Post a picture of it if you can or email me one. My email is in my profile.

 

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Re: 1986 75hp throttle cable won't mount!!

Thanks for the help! there happened to be a nut on the back and i tightened it up and sure enough it worked. Put it through some really rough shifting and it was holding so i guess it works.

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