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    Mercruiser throttle / shift

    Hi, I have a 1989 4.3 with Alpha 1 and a Commander control. Everything runs fine, but when I shift from neutral into forward or reverse, the engine speeds up slightly just as the shift is made. This makes it awkward maneuvering around a dock. Both throttle and shift control cables are 1 year...
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    Alpha 1 shift / throttle

    Hi, I have a 1989 4.3 with Alpha 1 and a Commander control. Everything runs fine, but when I shift from neutral into forward or reverse, the engine speeds up slightly just as the shift is made. This makes it awkward maneuvering around a dock. Both throttle and shift control cables are 1 year...
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    lube throttle cable

    My first question here- I'm sure there will be more! I just bought a 1989 Penn Yan with a 4.3 liter Alpha 1 drive. The throttle is fairly difficult to move, and I'm wondering if the control cable could be binding slightly. Is there a way to lubricate it? If so, what should I use? Light oil...
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