79 70 hp mercury

1979mercury

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motor was removed and reinstalled back on boat. my problem is when i rehooked the throttle and shift cables controller would go into forward and not move any further. how do i start all over to adjust the barrels on the cable ends at the motor. should controll box be in nuetral or forwad.
 

Chris1956

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Re: 79 70 hp mercury

Disconnect cables from throttle arm and shift slide. Set motor to neutral. Shift slide should be in center of shift slide travel. Set control to neutral.


Now make sure to install cables correctly. Shift cable moves first, when you move throttle handle to forward. With throttle in neutral, adjust shift cable barrel nut to fit clamp and shift slider. Adjust throttle cable barrel to push the throttle closed and add some preload.
 
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