1976 evinrude throttle reassembly

[WLWATK]

I have disassembled the evinrude throttle/ shifter control on my 1976 ranger to inspect the ignition switch. Now i am at a loss as to how to reassemble the shifter mechanisn an get the little steel ball on the end of a spring back into place. Are there instruction on how to reassemble this mechanism??

 

[sayjak2273]

Re: 1976 evinrude throttle reassembly

I have disassembled the evinrude throttle/ shifter control on my 1976 ranger to inspect the ignition switch. Now i am at a loss as to how to reassemble the shifter mechanisn an get the little steel ball on the end of a spring back into place. Are there instruction on how to reassemble this mechanism??

Ditto :facepalm: I stripped the screw head off on the holdback plate that covers the spring. I have no choice but to leave the ball out. sometimes I have to jiggle the throttle handle to start the motor. That is easier than drilling and tapping pot metal.

 

[boobie]

Re: 1976 evinrude throttle reassembly

Put the shift and throttle plate back into the hsg. Then install the ball and spring and quickly put the plate on.

 

[WLWATK]

Re: 1976 evinrude throttle reassembly

Thanks for the feedback, I finally solved my problem by further disassembling the throttle and was able to remove the spring cover plate, squeeze the spring and ball into place, and replace the cover. I just had not removed enough parts to expose the cover and spring/ball assembly....