upper carbeurator throttle lever

[perdidojoe]

1986 Mariner 4 cy 45 hp.<br />I looked up the part in question, upper carb throttle lever #92880.<br />Without the engine running I can give it full throttle, the throttle lever is pushed around, when I pull back to idle the lever stays in the advanced position, I can touch it and it pops back where it was. <br />I have a feeling it's supposed to go back to where it was on it's own? I drounded it with WD40, same thing. <br />Do I need a new one or this a problem?<br />Thanks

 

[Chris1956]

Re: upper carbeurator throttle lever

I think you need to find out why it is sticking open. Is the spring good? Is there a nick in the butterfly? It should not be rusty, since it is brass ans stainless, but there may be dirt in the carb body.

 

[perdidojoe]

Re: upper carbeurator throttle lever

Chris,<br />I wasn't sure that it was supposed to close on it's own.<br />I found no rust, no dirt, my bet is that the spring is weak I will check it for a nick also<br />Thank you for your help.