140 hp mercruiser idling problems

[achris]

Re: 140 hp mercruiser idling problems

I was skimming the manual and came across the section for adjustments and replacements for the shift cables. Didn't really say anything about replacement but more about adjusting it.

There are 6 pages on the removal and replacement procedure! It's VERY detailed. Starts on page 4A-14... About the only thing missing is to tie a cord to the engine end of the cable before you pull it out, so you can pull the new one back in to the same 'lay route' as the old one was.

Should I try to adjust the cable first and see if that fixes the problem??

You can, but it won't. A sticky cable only has one solution.... replacement.

If you need help removing and replacing the drive, have a look in the stickies, I have some videos on all that sort of thing.

http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/couple-new-videos-590378.html

Chris.....