OMC Remote Control Grinding Noise

[11YearItch]

Before starting the 1988 150 HP V6 Evinrude outboard engine on my boat I pull the remote control lever out so it is in the neutral position. Then as the engine warms up I control the rpms of the engine by moving the remote control lever forward or backward as required. Recently when moving the lever I have noticed a noise like metal grinding against metal. Since I don't know anything about a remote remote control unit I am wondering what I need to do to get rid of the grinding noise. Is there some way to apply lubricant or do I need to replace the whole unit? Advice from anyone that has dealt with this problem will be appreciated.

 

[boobie]

The unit will have to come apart to be checked for any worn parts or maybe just lubed.

 

[11YearItch]

The unit will have to come apart to be checked for any worn parts or maybe just lubed.

Okay before taking it apart I will want to remove it from the boat which means I will need to disconnect the throttle and gear shift cables. How is this done?

 

[boobie]

Friend, Me thinks you need a good factory service manual.

 

[11YearItch]

Friend, Me thinks you need a good factory service manual.

I have a good service manual and it does not address disconnecting the gear shift and throttle cables from the remote control unit. That is why I am asking the question!

 

[boobie]

Is this an OMC Factory service Manual ??

 

[11YearItch]

Is this an OMC Factory service Manual ??

It is a Clymer Evinrude/Johnson shop manual.

 

[daselbee]

Clymer....OOOpppssss....

 

[boobie]

There's one of your problems.......