Maxum 1800 sr 1992

[Dysfunctional]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone could give me advice. I need to replace the throttle lever assembly on my boat and have to find a replacement. Does anybody know which type I could use? Thanks a million

 

[Scott Danforth]

Mercruiser, volvo or OMC?

What lead you to the conclusion you need to change your controls?

 

[bruceb58]

You likely have a Mercury or Mercruiser. Suggest upgrading to the Mercury Gen II control. You will have to update to gen II cables but worth it.

 

[Dysfunctional]

Mercruiser. The current lever assembly is very reluctant to go into neutral even after being stripped down, cleaned and greased. The stern drive cables are all worn too. I bought the boat for a real bargain so I don't mind putting money into it!

 

[Scott Danforth]

the stiffness going into gear may be the cables which area a wear item. specifically the lower shift cable

 

[Dysfunctional]

I had the cables off and they seemed fine. The old unit was a US marine type. The lift button underneath the lever is also very worn where it disengage on the shaft too so I thought that I would just upgrade the whole shebang. I'm in Ireland so the weather window is very small for the summer so I just wanted to get it done!