Mercruiser 3.0 lx throttle linkage

[Weathersbytaylor]

Hello! Recently bought a 1996 hurricane deck boat with a mercruiser 3.0 lx that had been taken apart by a previous owner and kept in boxes. I have the engine back together but I am having issues figuring out how the throttle cable attaches. I can attach it to the carb but I can't figure out where the cable anchor goes. Would anyone happen to have a picture of the throttle cable anchored? I feel like I may be missing a part of the valve cover (a stud maybe?) I've looked through a ton of images on google but none are a decent enough angle to see where it attaches. thanks in advance! Cheers!

 

[Scott06]

This shows the throttle cable to a bracket on the valve cover, cable runs perpendicular to valve cover. Older people ones with the cast valve cover had a stud or bolt that the adjustment nut connects to integral with the valve cover http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm86/pics4meandu/Boats/2005 Searay 180 Sport/engine.jpg

If that link is dead here is the thread the pic was in http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...rives/270258-temp-gauge-reading-wrong-too-hot

 

[Scott06]

Here's a link to my 1991 that has the cast valve cover. Throttle linkage is brass thread in upper part of photo just above the breather hose and perpendicular to valve cover. Adjusting nut either bolted or had a cotter pin to stud or boss on valve cover https://www.dropbox.com/s/6h8i9ufo30uz1gp/File Mar 15, 3 41 02 AM.jpeg?dl=0

 

[Weathersbytaylor]

As I suspected I'm missing a bracket. Anyone have any ideas where I can source one? Mine is the new style with the cables on the valve cover

 

[superfets]

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Like my 1988? They were like this till 1991 i believe. Maybe your box of parts isn't exactly what you think it is. But i'm new and really can't say for sure.

 

[superfets]

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This is the newest generation i believe. Again. Can't say for sure. Still learning.

 

[Scott06]

As I suspected I'm missing a bracket. Anyone have any ideas where I can source one? Mine is the new style with the cables on the valve cover

Weathersbytaylor, What's the serial number on your engine?

 

[Scott06]

http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/parts/4893_80.cfm?q=862080T

It's part of the shift interrupt and electrical mounting bracket part number 862080T, throttle cable mounting stud 16-96112 bolts to it. Link above may get blocked so goggle the bracket and you'll find parts drawings on some sites....Item number 15 above.

 

[superfets]

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What's the serial number on your engine?

This is what is on my 1988 3.0L MerCruiser.

 

[Fun Times]

This is what is on my 1988 3.0L MerCruiser.

Just for clarification purposes, We're going to be in need of Weathersbytaylor serial number to possibly help see what mounting bracketry appears to be missing on his engine. As you've mentioned above, the bracketry designs are different over the year gaps being mentioned here in this topic.

There appears to be three designs that fall within the 1990 - 96 year range alone depended on ignition systems.... A 1988 design may be different as well.

 

[Weathersbytaylor]

I figured it out. I was indeed missing a bracket. Thank you for your assistance!