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Boat Information
2006 Bayliner 175
Alpha One Gen II (SN: 0W852114)
3.0 l Engine (SN: 0W607156)
Problem Statement
Immediately before this problem occurred, I hear a plastic snapping sound from the throttle arm assembly. It is likely that the trigger was not pulled all the way when the throttle arm was pushed into the forward position.
When moving the throttle arm from neutral, 12 o'clock position, to the forward position, the drive does not shift into forward. Engine RPMs can spin freely as the drive remains in neutral.
When the throttle arm is in the 12 o'clock position, and trigger NOT pulled, there is a bit of play, the throttle arm can be rocked a small amount between forward and reverse. The drive WILL shift into forward with the following:
1. Without trigger pulled, move throttle arm as far as the arm will travel to the reverse side while "locked".
2. Pull trigger.
3. Shift throttle arm into forward position.
Attempted Corrections
Based on the problem background, I find it highly unlikely there is an issue with the shift cable, linkage, or mechanical shift mechanism in the drive. I suspect the issue relates to the mechanical mechanism inside the throttle arm itself.
Google + Youtube yield few results on how to disassemble this style arm which is needed for troubleshooting and confirming which broken piece needs to be replaced. I started by removing the neutral lock button, see image, since similar videos idicated it could be pried off. With the combination of cheap plastic, and cold temps, the retaining clips on this button broke. With this failure I ceased disassembly and decided to consult the forum.
Without a root cause confirmation, it seems that there are only options for replacement:
1. Throttle arm, $90, (https://www.boats.net/product/mercu...xUMbrw2kDwS_McuZMHDxetC-CiK0I_VcaAoXREALw_wcB)
2. Entire throttle/shift assembly, $277, (https://www.partsvu.com/remote-cont...D6HahQzkWRzy0Cu_kHwix1e5qCtl72BsaAqAbEALw_wcB)
Does anyone immediately know which component this relates to, or, how to continue with disassembly? No similar situations were found in the forum. Any advice is appreciated.
2006 Bayliner 175
Alpha One Gen II (SN: 0W852114)
3.0 l Engine (SN: 0W607156)
Problem Statement
Immediately before this problem occurred, I hear a plastic snapping sound from the throttle arm assembly. It is likely that the trigger was not pulled all the way when the throttle arm was pushed into the forward position.
When moving the throttle arm from neutral, 12 o'clock position, to the forward position, the drive does not shift into forward. Engine RPMs can spin freely as the drive remains in neutral.
When the throttle arm is in the 12 o'clock position, and trigger NOT pulled, there is a bit of play, the throttle arm can be rocked a small amount between forward and reverse. The drive WILL shift into forward with the following:
1. Without trigger pulled, move throttle arm as far as the arm will travel to the reverse side while "locked".
2. Pull trigger.
3. Shift throttle arm into forward position.
Attempted Corrections
Based on the problem background, I find it highly unlikely there is an issue with the shift cable, linkage, or mechanical shift mechanism in the drive. I suspect the issue relates to the mechanical mechanism inside the throttle arm itself.
Google + Youtube yield few results on how to disassemble this style arm which is needed for troubleshooting and confirming which broken piece needs to be replaced. I started by removing the neutral lock button, see image, since similar videos idicated it could be pried off. With the combination of cheap plastic, and cold temps, the retaining clips on this button broke. With this failure I ceased disassembly and decided to consult the forum.
Without a root cause confirmation, it seems that there are only options for replacement:
1. Throttle arm, $90, (https://www.boats.net/product/mercu...xUMbrw2kDwS_McuZMHDxetC-CiK0I_VcaAoXREALw_wcB)
2. Entire throttle/shift assembly, $277, (https://www.partsvu.com/remote-cont...D6HahQzkWRzy0Cu_kHwix1e5qCtl72BsaAqAbEALw_wcB)
Does anyone immediately know which component this relates to, or, how to continue with disassembly? No similar situations were found in the forum. Any advice is appreciated.