Idles fine wont rev up?

Boxerdad

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1981 Merc inboard o/o 120 hp starts and idles fine when I move throttle forward or backward it’s not accelerating possibly a cable ?? Ran fine the other day
 

greno

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Welcome to the Forum!
Sounds like broken/disconnected throttle cable. Pull the engine hatch and watch the carb throttle connection while you move the shift lever.
 
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