How do remove quicksilver throttle control?

[lakeside]

I have a Mercury 115 hp, 1976, with a stuck neutral button. I have repair parts and a diagram of the neutral button mechanism. I'm trying to get the control out of the boat so I can work on it but I'm stuck. How do I get the darn thing out. I have the cables disconnected. Now I need to removed the wiring going to the ignition switch but I can't figure out how to get the wiring harness loose from the throttle box. Can anybody give some tips on how to proceed? Also, how do I get the throttle handle loose from the control box?

 

[Chris1956]

Re: How do remove quicksilver throttle control?

Lake, From your description, it does not sound like the original MerControl box. The original has a single lever, push button for choke and a cold start lever. The front of the box has a 3 wire connector for a tach. On these models, the handle attaches with a single phillips screw from the back of the control. The control splits into two pieces by removing four straight slot stainless screws, with nuts that are molded into the rear half of the control.

What you have sounds like a more modern control. Sometimes the throttle only push button simply pops out with a screwdriver (gently). The contol may then come apart, although my MerCruiser control had screws hidden under the black plastic finisher panel behind the throtle handle.

 

[lakeside]

Re: How do remove quicksilver throttle control?

your description does not sound like my control. I bought the '76 boat w/115 Merc in the late 80's or early 90's. I think the throttle control is a 3000. Anyway, it's a single piece unit, has a single control lever, with a cold start (neutral) push button at the base of the lever. The choke control is in the ignition by pushing in the key as it is turned for starting.

I'll try prying the button off (carefully). I read that the control arm can be removed by placing the arm partially forward or in reverse which I've tried without success. I guess what I need are pictures or a manual but I'm not in a position to buy a manual and I live in the boonies without a boat trailer.

I'm also wondering if I can replace the broken part in the push button mechanism from the back side but I'm afraid if I start removing the cams and balls etc., I'll be in big trouble. Do you know of any pictorial instructions outside of a manual or where I might find an online manual?

 

[FishingDog]

Re: How do remove quicksilver throttle control?

lakeside,
what ever you do, DON'T try to remove the center push button on your 3000 quicksilver unit!!!!!! I'm not sure how to remove it, BUT I'm sure what will happen if you use a screwdriver to gently pry it out! It will break it OFF instantly!!!! I just did that yesterday, and it is very disturbing. Hopefully you'll let me know how to do it if you find out how to do it correctly.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: How do remove quicksilver throttle control?

There's 2000's and 3000's. I have a 2000. It has no warmup lever and the key start switch is not part of it. To fast idle, you have to N the shifter, wiggle it and while doing so, push in on the big black button in the center. If you are lucky the button will detent and disengage the shifter from the shift-throttle lever. On the 3000 you merely lift the lever (used to have one on a different boat and like it much better).

On the 2000 if you get a mirror and look under it (on the round part of the shift lever) with the lever in N, on the bottom and slightly forward of straight down is a hex-Allen set screw which locks the lever to the center shaft. Removing this allows for removal of the lever (if you're lucky and it's not frozen).

Removal of the lever allows the alum face plate to be popped off (held in place with tabs on either end and under that are two bolts that attach it to the boat.

I would assume the 3000 is similar since you can't find a way to get into it.

Mark

 

[lakeside]

Re: How do remove quicksilver throttle control?

Mark, I've been busy, hence the slow reply. I thought is was a 3000, but actually I haven't the foggiest which model it is. I'm stumped on how to disassemble this sucker. The "throttle only" button popped off easily but that didn't get me anywhere.

You said:
"On the 2000 if you get a mirror and look under it (on the round part of the shift lever) with the lever in N, on the bottom and slightly forward of straight down is a hex-Allen set screw which locks the lever to the center shaft. Removing this allows for removal of the lever (if you're lucky and it's not frozen)"

There's a set screw at the bottom of the throttle arm which is loose and won't tighten. I guess that's the set screw you refer to but this one is a slotted set screw. Either the female thread is stripped or I just haven't caught it when trying to re-seat it. Nevertheless, since it's loose, I'm guess the arm should slip off. It doesn't but I haven't tried prying it off for fear of breaking something.

I have the throttle control disassembled down to the shift plat (I think that's what it is). There are two mounting screw on the plate which I have removed and that's as far as I can get.

I have an exploded picture of the control that I got through this link:
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...ng&inbr=1989&bnbr=40&bdesc=MODULAR+COMPONENTS
I found on another post here. The picture doesn't exactly match what I see. I'm thinking about taking a photo of what I have and post it here.

I'm still hoping you or somebody can give me clue to secrete key to disassembling this bugger.

Jerry

 

[Texasmark]

Re: How do remove quicksilver throttle control?

Get the picture.

I never got mine off either. I carefully bent the edges of the alum excutcheon (cover) up and was able to hold the head of the screw while I undid the nuts so that I could remove it from the boat.

Mark

 

[Chuck2007]

Re: How do remove quicksilver throttle control?

Check the diagrams at the attached URL. It shows a set screw on the bottom of the lever. http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...r=50&bdesc=REMOTE+CONTROL+ASSY+(W/POWER+TRIM)

 

[okcscott]

Re: How do remove quicksilver throttle control?

Jerry I have some illustrations and procedural steps that might help check your mail.
OKCSCOTT

 

[Dinows]

Re: How do remove quicksilver throttle control?

I also developed a problem with my Quicksilver Control. mine is duel control with a black button at the base of each throttle arm. Pushing the button in puts the engine in netural. Unfortunately for me the button on the port side will no longer snap into the netural position when I wiggle the throttle arm making starting very difficult. Any suggestions would help

Thanks Dino