change throttle cable

banana man

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looking to replace cable in a 1986 evinrude 85 horse. How do you open the control box. What should you not touch while open. Should I disconnect battery.
 

david_r

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Re: change throttle cable

unbolt it from boat

take out the 3 screws holding it together

lift fast idle lever half way and voila its open

i have opened mine a few times without disconnect the batt.........but only because i forgot......i would dis the batt.
 

banana man

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Re: change throttle cable

Thanks for that, I have the new cable, and have read a few posts about replacing it. The problem with the current cable is that near the entrance to the engine the plastic sheething has frayed..Theres some wire strands exposed so I took some good old electric tape and tightly wound it around the bad piece. I wonder how long that will work?? lol
 
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