Throttle control gear

I have a 1970 6 hp seahorse. I'm trying to replace the throttle control gear and bushing but see no easy way of removing the broken one. Does anyone know how to remove it? And it would be great if I didn't damage the bushing.

Re: Throttle control gear

which one are you trying to replace, the one on the end of the tiller arm, or the one that is one the upright arm to the throttle plate?

you can see diagrams here, http://shop2.evinrude.com/ext/index.aspx?s1=bf6ad09c53cead335fcfd8a6471c0f7f

tiller arm you have to replace the complete rod and gear, as it is one unit. usually the bushing needs replacing.

Re: Throttle control gear

I'm trying to replace the upright one. I tried pressing it out but there's just not much room to work in. Thanks for replying.

Re: Throttle control gear

garyk22 said:

I'm trying to replace the upright one. I tried pressing it out but there's just not much room to work in. Thanks for replying.

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First you have to remove the horizontal gear/shaft assembly. Remove the screw from the beveled pinion gear and slide the shaft forward and out. Usually, there is enough clearance for it to come out past the raised tiller handle gear. Note I said usually.

Once that is out of the way, remove the upright shaft. Then the gear should be able to come up and out. If it is tight, use a hammer and wooden dowel to bump it out. Then press the bushing out if need be. There usually is a bunch of corrosion around the outside of the bushing, which makes removal difficult. Be sure to scrape all that corrosion out before reassembling. And grease everything with some good waterproof marine grease.

Re: Throttle control gear

Thanks for the help. I'm just having a time driving that pin out. The link you sent was great for parts.