how to remove throttle lever

[swalk1982]

I have a 1990 Johnson 150 GT with OMC controls. I need to replace the trim switch that is mounted in my throttle lever. I took the box off, loosened the allen bolt in the middle, and tapped on it like the manual says. The throttle lever didn't move. I tapped fairly hard on it, but still did not come loose. How hard do I have to hit on it to get it off? I don't want to break anything. Is there some kind of trick to get it off?

 

[mikesea]

Re: how to remove throttle lever

might help to put a wooden wedge on each side to put some pressure on it,then tap it as manual says,tap a few times,then tap your wedges a bit more,repeat til it gives

 

[swalk1982]

Re: how to remove throttle lever

Thanks, I will give that a try. Just wanted to make sure there wasn't something else holding it on and I was going to break it.