QuickSilver Control Box Throttle Button Jammed - Advice Please

[rmajoran]

Hello,

I own a Princecraft Pro Series 169 with a 45 HP Mercury Outboard (1988, Model # 1045412BC).

Attached to the engine is a Quicksilver control box. I'm not sure what model # it is, but when I open it up, it has the numbers 85892.

The throttle on the control box seems to be seized up. I tried WD-40ing it like crazy, but although it loosens it up slightly, it doesn't seem to have any affect. The button will never go fully in. The only way I can currently get the engine started (cold) is by choking it and putting it into gear. Obviously, I would much rather start the engine using the throttle so that the engine can remain idle.

So I'm left with 2 options, which I would appreciate some feedback on:

1. If you've ever had this issue with this control box, can you tell me how you fixed it?

2. Alternatively, can you recommend me another control box that would be similar / compatible with this engine (and where to purchase it)?

I have attached pictures of the Quicksilver control box.

Thank you in advance!

Sincerely,
Ray

 

[alldodge]

Looks like you have the one in the link below
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...c=Commander+2000+Remote+Control(16900+Series)

I would suggest using lithium grease and not WD40, you need lubrication and WD40 is not a lube, it's a water displacement liquid. Suggest taking the plates apart and re-lube.

If all else fails go look up outboard throttle control with side mount and there are several to choose from.

 

[rmajoran]

Looks like you have the one in the link below
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...c=Commander+2000+Remote+Control(16900+Series)

I would suggest using lithium grease and not WD40, you need lubrication and WD40 is not a lube, it's a water displacement liquid. Suggest taking the plates apart and re-lube.

If all else fails go look up outboard throttle control with side mount and there are several to choose from.

AllDodge - Thanks! Very much appreciated.

Do you have any specific outboard throttle control with side mount that you'd personally recommend?

 

[alldodge]

AllDodge - Thanks! Very much appreciated.

Do you have any specific outboard throttle control with side mount that you'd personally recommend?

Sorry sure don't, I've never had one which I had to replace.

 

[gm280]

rmajoran, before abandoning your control unit, if you are a little mechanically inclined, remove it and disassemble it and rebuild it after cleaning and lubing, I had one exactly like that and it worked for years and years. It isn't that complicated. Look for a break down on some of the boating sights and you can see how everything works together and even possibly buy replacement parts if needed. I like that control unit myself. If I didn't have a Johnson engine, I would absolutely use one of them...