Can't move remote control shift/throttle handle

[bucnon75]

1987 Merc 165 (3.7L), Alpha 1, Gen 1

Please help:
I just replaced the bellows and installed my outdrive. The remote control shift handle was in the full forward position while doing so; however, now the shift handle will not budge or move out of the forward position. I'm guessing that the prop didn't have enough CCW tension during the install.

*I disconnected the shift cables on the port side of the engine and the throttle cable on the starboard side, but I still can't move the shift/throttle handle out of the forward position. Can someone tell me what's going on?

Thanks very much.

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: Can't move remote control shift/throttle handle

Something is broken in the controller itself.

 

[NHGuy]

Re: Can't move remote control shift/throttle handle

Yup, controller is fudged.

 

[Don S]

Re: Can't move remote control shift/throttle handle

A faulty shift or throttle cable can cause it not to operate also. Even though you disconnected them from the engine, they are still connected to the contol.
Remove them from the control, then see if it moves.

 

[bucnon75]

Re: Can't move remote control shift/throttle handle

Thank you all. I'll inspect the cables and update this post for someone else in the future.

 

[65holiday]

Re: Can't move remote control shift/throttle handle

do not take off the handle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, do all of your work from the back, it would be easier to repatch the hull than to reassemble the handle!!!!

 

[Don S]

Re: Can't move remote control shift/throttle handle

Uhhhh, holiday! This thread is over a year old. Please don't reply to old threads.