whiteguitars
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Won't start in Nuetral, only starts with throttle open. Mercury 50hp 1970 outboard
Hi, I've just purchased a 1970 M.F.G Gypsy 14' TriHull. Nice Bright Orange boat. Problem is that the 50hp Mercury will only start with the Throttle open. Won't start in Nuetral. Another odd thing is that the outboard, when shut off, will only lift up to stow position when the throttle is open, not in nuetral. This seems backwords to me. Should have seen me trying to hold onto the dock while starting this baby up at full throttle. It doesn't work.
I'm new to boating in general, but good with most mechanical issues, so hoping to fix this myself. Any guidance?
Is this a mis-wired switch in the throttle box? a mis-attached cable?
Thanks,
Andrew
Hi, I've just purchased a 1970 M.F.G Gypsy 14' TriHull. Nice Bright Orange boat. Problem is that the 50hp Mercury will only start with the Throttle open. Won't start in Nuetral. Another odd thing is that the outboard, when shut off, will only lift up to stow position when the throttle is open, not in nuetral. This seems backwords to me. Should have seen me trying to hold onto the dock while starting this baby up at full throttle. It doesn't work.
I'm new to boating in general, but good with most mechanical issues, so hoping to fix this myself. Any guidance?
Is this a mis-wired switch in the throttle box? a mis-attached cable?
Thanks,
Andrew