1987 Bayliner cutout switch or shot throttle box??

[SSLouiS]

I adjusted the throttle cables and the linkage on my 1987 force o/b and now the linkage is fine but the throttle cable cutout switch must be out of adjustment because in order to see anything on the voltage gauge or start the engine i need to ram the throttle back hard a few times- only then will my motor start. It wont start if i try and pull out the arm and throttle up either..AND i have very little throttle when i have the motor running and try and rev up without being in gear. Can anyone tell me what is causing this and if it is an adjustment or if my throttle box is shot?? Thanks

 

[Knightgang]

Re: 1987 Bayliner cutout switch or shot throttle box??

I cannot answer your question, but I might want to suggest that you post this in Repair and Maint inthe Force Outboards section. You put this in the trailer and towing section.... Might get more looks in the proper section...

 

[pnwboat]

Re: 1987 Bayliner cutout switch or shot throttle box??

Sounds like the neutral start switch needs to be adjusted. The adjustments on the throttle cables is sometimes difficult. The manual has a step by step procedure. I would suggest that you get one (Clymer not SELOC) if you don't already have one. The neutral safety switch has two yellow wires going to it and is usually mounted on the throttle linkage just below the cam that operates the carburetor butterflys.

When pulling the throttle arm out to operate in neutral, there is not much movement to prevent accidental over-reving the motor. Without a load, it's possible to damage the motor by reving up in neutral. Usually you're limited to 2,000 or maybe 3,000 RPM's in neutral.

 

[SSLouiS]

Re: 1987 Bayliner cutout switch or shot throttle box??

oops..sorry for posting here.. and thanks for the help. I adjusted the cables and the linkage because I couldnt get the prop to lock in forward and that is when the problem started. I am just wondering if I have to got thru the whole cable adjustment ordeal to adjust this switch or if there is some easier way that is less complicated and wont through my linkage out again. any suggestions?

 

[SSLouiS]

Re: 1987 Bayliner cutout switch or shot throttle box??

just a follow up n ote to all who are looking for the info...this was a little rocker made out of steel with 2 small machine screws that pushed on the button of the neutral safety switch..i adjusted this rocker and shazaam!