Adjusting Throttle cable and Linkage?

[mbishop]

I just purchased a 1982 Capri custom built by Arrow Glass design; bow rider with walk through windshield
Powered by a 170 Hp V6 OMC. The boat is pulling good, but not extremely good for a 170 HP boat. I have noticed that when I shift down, I gain speed unitl I get to the 3o'clock throttle position and then I really gain no more speed as the throttle is pushed all the way down. Same as when trying to slow down, nothing happens from full throttle to about 3o'clcok and then it slows down. i was told this could be the throttle cable linkage. Any ideas? If so, can I adjust this when I hook the boat up to a waterhose and earmuffs? Starting the boat, putting in neutral pushing to full throttle, then turning the boat off? Or should this only be attempted in the water?

The engine is
1982 "Stringer " type ( Not Cobra type)
OMC Sterndrive.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: Adjusting Throttle cable and Linkage?

Could very well be a cable issue..But what REALLY caught my eye was the FULL THROTTLE on the HOSE question.

Dont do this...never ever go WOT (wide open Throttle) or anywhere NEAR it on the hose...Hose is basically for idling..not much more than that.

The hose cant keep up with the need for water

 

[Black as]

Re: Adjusting Throttle cable and Linkage?

Here is a link that may help you. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=295070

And again as said in the previous post, don't ever rev out your motor on the hose.

 

[mbishop]

Re: Adjusting Throttle cable and Linkage?

Thanks CheapboatKev! I didn't do it, and am glad of it! I will work on this IN THE WATER. ;-)

Thank You!


Black as - I'll check out the link.