1985 Johnson 15 hp tiller handle repair

[Jefffrey]

Hello just wondering if anyone has any general information i may need to know before i tackle this tiller handle repair. Im trying to do most of my repair myself. I have so far rebuilt the fuel pump,rewind starter. Any quick tips would be appreciated. Jeff

 

[tphoyt]

More info would be helpful here.
What is it that you are trying to fix on the tiller handle?

 

[Jefffrey]

More info would be helpful here.
What is it that you are trying to fix on the tiller handle?

I have alot of play in the handle when i throttle up or come of the throttle. Im wanting it to be more responsive when i turn the throttle

 

[Sea Rider]

That tiller has lots of spare parts, need to hold the vertical shaft control with attached lower gear, throttle the tiller and check which parts are already shot and with excessive play, install new ones in...

Happy Boating​

 

[Jefffrey]

That tiller has lots of spare parts, need to hold the vertical shaft control with attached lower gear, throttle the tiller and check which parts are already shot and with excessive play, install new ones in...

Happy Boating​

Yeah its going to be a little bit of a hurdle but im ready to tackle it.

 

[Jefffrey]

Yeah its going to be a little bit of a hurdle but im ready to tackle it.

im checking online for the parts you are referring to. very helpfull.

 

[kbait]

Google ‘leeroy’s ramblings’, and navigator to 9.9/15 section.. he’s a wizard!

 

[Crosbyman]

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[Jefffrey]

Google ‘leeroy’s ramblings’, and navigator to 9.9/15 section.. he’s a wizard!

Ok thanks for the info

 

[Jefffrey]

OMC outboard related articles

OMC outboard related articles

Thanks for the info

 

[Jefffrey]

That tiller has lots of spare parts, need to hold the vertical shaft control with attached lower gear, throttle the tiller and check which parts are already shot and with excessive play, install new ones in...

Happy Boating​

Hello Sea Rider this is Jeff again with the tiller handle needed info. I went out and held the vertical shaft control and rotated the throttle handle and it seems like the possible broke part may be in the handle itself. Checking the parts list i looked up the parts in the handle and i found a friction block part and a plate throttle control that im thinking could be the problem. Just wondering if you are familiar with these parts that could potentially be the culprit in the slack in the throttle. Im going to take it apart when i get the manual for it. i found one on ebay. Thanks Jeff

 

[Sea Rider]

Hello Sea Rider this is Jeff again with the tiller handle needed info. I went out and held the vertical shaft control and rotated the throttle handle and it seems like the possible broke part may be in the handle itself. Checking the parts list i looked up the parts in the handle and i found a friction block part and a plate throttle control that im thinking could be the problem. Just wondering if you are familiar with these parts that could potentially be the culprit in the slack in the throttle. Im going to take it apart when i get the manual for it. i found one on ebay. Thanks Jeff

Sorry Jeff, I'm not familiar with worn parts, always maintain all my motor's throttle grips well greased with marine grease. If the visible parts are OK surely it's something located under the throttle grip, tear the whole throttle system appart, clean, replace worn parts and grease well all rotating parts before installation.

Happy Boating​

 

[ct1762@gmail.com]

the control shaft bushing is what holds it steady. worth a clean n' lube