How is throttle linkage installed?

[kshelly]

1974, 115HP Johnson. No forward gear, just reverse. Found the pivot bolt on the linkage that attaches to the engine lever and the shift rod backed out. This caused the linkage to separate from the shift rod. Thought I had the problem beat when I hooked the shift rod back up to the linkage and tightened the pivot bolt, but now I can't move the throttle in reverse. Throttle lever moves forward, but feels jammed in reverse. I didn't change the length of anything, so I'm not sure how everything can be so out of whack. I even disconnected the shift linkage from the shift rod to see if the shift rod was binding things up, but even with it disconnected I can't move the throttle to reverse. I'm totally dumb-founded. I have the service manual specific for my engine, but it's clear as mud when it comes to installing throttle linkage. Anybody out there who can help????

 

[Reel Appeal]

Re: How is throttle linkage installed?

With the motor off try engaging into reverse while turning the prop clockwise(forward).

 

[kshelly]

Re: How is throttle linkage installed?

Tried, no help. Prop turns freely, throttle still jammed (just will not move from neutral to reverse).

 

[Walker]

Re: How is throttle linkage installed?

Read this post, might help, might not.<br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=28;t=025999

 

[kshelly]

Re: How is throttle linkage installed?

I think I fixed it, but won't be sure until I take it out again. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I disassembled the remote control. I found that the quadrant was out of neutral although the shifter was in the neutral position. I think the detent bearing jumped a detent, preventing movement of the throttle. I reassembled according to my manual, everything seems fine. I made some adjustments to my cables since I couldn't hit the WOT stops on the engine. I'm a little nervous that I made engine cable & linkage adjustments, but we'll see how I made out next run...