Throttle Cable for a force 85

[nottuskram]

This may so silly but could tell me a throttle cable is to long.Also the problem I am having is that it does not want to accelerate at first.My friend mess aroung with it and know it doesn't have netrual but well start to acelerate.
I hope that that is enogh information.Late 80's motor.
Thank you Mark

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Throttle Cable for a force 85

A longer cable wont work as good as the correct one. But it should be ok to use. Sounds like you need to stay away from you helper.A cable adjustment is very hard to explain.
It sounds like both cables need adjusting.Find a good mech in your area.Jerry

 

[mreinsmith]

Re: Throttle Cable for a force 85

I wish I had found this thread sooner.

My Brother and I have been working on this very thing. Surprisingly the Force Manual has a pretty good proceedure on how to complete it (better than the seloc manual which was fairly useless in this case). We followed it with success.

If you don't have the manual you can find a copy of it @ http://reinsmith.net/content/boating/Force_85-125_HP_Outboard_Owners_Manual.pdf start with Page 7 and just take it step by step, it's not THAT complicated.

Hopefully this comes in time before you spend money on a mechanic. If not maybe someone else can find it useful.

Post back here if you have questions

Good Luck

M