replaced cables now it wont start!!!

jackass

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30 hp 1985 Evinrude....throttle cable had to be pushed all the way up to engage, so I replaced both throttle and shifter cables. Had the engine set in neutral and at idle when I connected the new cables. I tried to start the motor from the control box at the helm and it would not start. I was able to finally get it started from the ignition switch on the engine itself but the throttle still responds the same way it did with old cables what went wrong???:mad::confused:
 

bonz_d

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Re: replaced cables now it wont start!!!

Is there a key switch in the control box? If so does it crank over from that key?
 

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Re: replaced cables now it wont start!!!

It did before I changed the throttle and shift cable.
 

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Re: replaced cables now it wont start!!!

1st I'd open the control back up and check that none of the wires came lose from the ignition switch or the neutral saftey switch. Then see if it will restart.

As for the cables I don't quite understand what you are trying to say. While the cable end is disconnected from the engine and you move the throttle forward does the end move?
 
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