Throttle Only Button

[GUS 79]

My 1990 commander classic panel mount remote (shifter) has a jammed up throttle only button not sure I can fix it? Having trouble finding a replacement that I can just hook up with the existing cables

 

[Mc Tool]

Does the throttle still work if you put in gear and throttle up ? If so the fault is in the control lever box. The throttle only will have a lock out to prevent you using throttle only when in gear , in all probability that lock out is your problem .

 

[redneck joe]

If you're talking about the button to push when you want to throttle up to start, my 82 mercury is mechanical i believe other than the neutral safety switch. I took mine out during my rehab and while I didn't look specifically seemed like all the guts were levers, pins and such. Could you remove and peek under the hood to see what the cause is?

 

[Bondo]

My 1990 commander classic panel mount remote (shifter) has a jammed up throttle only button not sure I can fix it? Having trouble finding a replacement that I can just hook up with the existing cables

Ayuh,....... Welcome Aboard,..... What's it doing, or not doing,..??
Did you try hitting it with a spray lube,..??

 

[GUS 79]

Ayuh,....... Welcome Aboard,..... What's it doing, or not doing,..??
Did you try hitting it with a spray lube,..??

I have it apart and sitting on the seat. Problem with the “throttle only ball bearing” / spring. Trying to get a “plug & play” replacement isn’t going so well

 

[redneck joe]

Pics always help and what the power source is.

 

[Scott Danforth]

If this boat is kept outside, most likely the button is simply stuck. It happens and is a common issue on boats kept at lake houses, etc

I use the handle of a screwdriver and tap the base of the handle while wiggling the controls to get the button to pop out. Then lubricate as needed.

Sometimes you have to pull the control apart to lube the bits

It's a 3 beer job to pull the controls, take apart and put back together. Take pictures along the way. The factory service manual for the controls helps

Note: sometimes there are detent pins and springs that go "sproing". Sometimes the button breaks and needs replacement

 

[GUS 79]

Button wouldn’t push in. Opened her up and spring / ball bearing fell out. Haven’t tried to reassemble yet

 

[GUS 79]

Wish I could get a new after market remote that would work with my “generation one” cables………

 

[Candy Gramformongo]

Wish I could get a new after market remote that would work with my “generation one” cables………

Would a Uflex B183 work for you? It was plug and play with my Gen. 1.

 

[nola mike]

Button wouldn’t push in. Opened her up and spring / ball bearing fell out. Haven’t tried to reassemble yet

Sounds like you're already 1.5 beers done!

 

[GUS 79]

Would a Uflex B183 work for you? It was plug and play with my Gen. 1.

I’ll see if I can find one online

 

[GUS 79]

Button wouldn’t push in. Opened her up and spring / ball bearing fell out. Haven’t tried to reassemble yet

It’s the throttle-only plug that’s broken

 

[redneck joe]

Ebay?

 

[GUS 79]

I’ll see if I can find one online

Found it $250…… no problem with yours

 

[GUS 79]

Button wouldn’t push in. Opened her up and spring / ball bearing fell out. Haven’t tried to reassemble yet

 

[Candy Gramformongo]

Found it $250…… no problem with yours

Are you asking me something here?

 

[GUS 79]

Are you asking me something here?

Yes, did that Uflex b183 work good for you?
Easy install & adjustment?

 

[Candy Gramformongo]

Yes, did that Uflex b183 work good for you?
Easy install & adjustment?

It was a piece of cake. You may see a reference to some extensions needed, but I did not need them. The cables just drop into position and are good to go. I did have to change the orientation of the front to the back, but that was very easy.