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Old March 29th, 2005, 09:50 AM
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Default Mariner 15hp 1980 throttle problem

My 15hp Mariner starts fine, idles beatifully and sounds great. The previous owner used it with remotes which I have not got. When the throttle handle is turned nothing happens until it gets to a certain point then it goes full throttle, ie there is no inbetween - just idle or full throttle. Can anyone let me know where to start looking.
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Old March 29th, 2005, 11:25 AM
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Default Re: Mariner 15hp 1980 throttle problem

Howdy Rabidoo.Welcome to iboats. Start by tracing out the linkage between your throttle handle and the carb/stator. Gradual increase in the throttle setting should result in gradual advance of timing and carb butterfly.Good luck.
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Old March 30th, 2005, 08:18 AM
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Default Re: Mariner 15hp 1980 throttle problem

JB,Thanks for that and thanks for the quick reply. I at least now know where to start. Cheerz.Rabidoo
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