Is there a "how to" on setting up the throttle cable?

[ve3rpm]

I bought a boat and motor. Mid Eighties 65 Horse Mercury. Top speed 24 MPH. I know that it's not revving high enough, so I got a Tachometer, however I really can't find anything to suggest a red line, and there seems to be a pre-set bolt that the throttle bottoms out on. Got back to the seller and he told me he had the motor off and suggested that maybe the throttle cable isn't right. He seems honest enough, so if it's not a big deal I'd like to try it myself before taking into the local marina. Any ideas? Thanx. Dan

 

[Maxz695]

Re: Is there a "how to" on setting up the throttle cable?

check to see if the butterfly inside the carburetor is opening all the way. It should go from almost totally closed ---> O to full open position ---> l

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: Is there a "how to" on setting up the throttle cable?

ve3rpm. serial number of that motor would be a big help.

 

[ve3rpm]

Re: Is there a "how to" on setting up the throttle cable?

I'm not sure where to find the serial number... feel so new!

 

[exnavyman123]

Re: Is there a "how to" on setting up the throttle cable?

ve, the serial # is on the back of the motor, look up from the prop before you reach where the motor clamps on the transom there will be a plate stating serial # starting with always a # followed by a letter followed by six numbers, you wont see the model # listed.

 

[ve3rpm]

Re: Is there a "how to" on setting up the throttle cable?

Thanx. I'll have a look tomorrow. It's dark now and post the results.