Motor issue

Motor issue (Read 1836 times)

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LMB_Procrafter

August 31, 2014, 03:52:14 PM

Lunker

Posts: 92

Hey all, have been having an issue with my '03 Mercury 90hp 2 stroke. The throttle rod keeps slipping out of the throttle arm when I throttle up. I'm thinking I will try to replace the plastic clip it inserts into and hope that fixes the issue but if anyone has any suggestions or similar experiences I'm all ears! Thanks in advance.

Eric

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roadtoad

August 31, 2014, 04:33:51 PM

Lunker Extreme

Posts: 842

You Tube, I'm sure somebody else has had the same issue. Just a suggestion.

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LMB_Procrafter

September 01, 2014, 01:36:26 PM

Lunker

Posts: 92

Found another forum where someone else was having the same problem. Just need to replace the clips: $12... not $90 an hour for marine mechanic. rockon

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Power Pros of Garland

September 01, 2014, 02:05:18 PM

Minnow

Posts: 6

If it is what I think it is...it is a $7 item and we have it in stock!!
Call us 469-221-2564

LMB_Procrafter

September 08, 2014, 11:35:26 AM

Lunker

Posts: 92

Fixed today. The part was a "bushing" that connects the throttle rod onto the throttle cam and throttle arm (one bushing on cam and one on arm; replaced both). As power pro said it is $6-7 item and I think definitely worth replacing or having an extra in the glove box if your motor is a couple years old. The part is small and would fit on a quarter but it is clearly the weakest link in the linkage as mine was noticeably worn compared to the new part.

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Jimmy Houston got it right: She doesn't have to be a '10,' as long as she likes to fish!