Shifter falls back on its own???

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i get to 3/4 throttle and let go it starts falling back on its own,any ideas??79 twin 120 mercs.Thanks
 

Yellow Yota

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Re: Shifter falls back on its own???

Is there a "packing" nut on the carbs or throttle linkage that you can snug up? I'm not familiar with these at all, but I'd look for something that is supposed to provide a bit of friction that has loosened up over the years.
 

Bt Doctur

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Re: Shifter falls back on its own???

friction control in the control box
 
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