Remote for 2004 Mercury 60 2 stroke

General Boats and Motors
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the 2004 Mercury 60 2 stroke remote will not hold more than 50% throttle. My hand has to hold it past that.

Anyone know how to increase the friction on this binnacle

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Over off…

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I don’t know if he posts anymore, but Chris V used to be the go to guy around here for technical questions. I’m sure he’s swamped right now, but you could try him if no one else chimes in. Charleston Marine.

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I may be mistaken but it seems to me there is a feature in the throtle assembly to adjust the tension to hold it at its set speed…

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I have looked over it and cannot find any way to control it. Had a mechanic look also.

I am going to pull the assembly and see if there is an adjustment not seen.

DRMajor
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file:///C:/Users/louis%20kral/Downloads/Mercury%20control%20tension.pdf

The ENTER-NET Fisherman
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I hope you remember to have a killswitch attached if you are going to have the throttle locked down at WFO speed. Them steering cables have been known to break.

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Always have a KILL switch.

Don’t plan to lock throttle- just add some tightness as it will not hold throttle past ½ way.

DRMajor
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mdaddy.
I cannot seem to open the PDF on the control?

DRMajor
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I can’t either now. Stool happens.
You should be able to either remove the plastic cover from the lever or the button covering the diengagement button on the side. There is a friction screw somewhere on the side. Take a picture of the sides…with the plastic shroud off.

The ENTER-NET Fisherman
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Well???

I recall you having trouble with the shifter the last time you posted.

You sure it’s DR or DF…you be tearing up a lot of stool on boat motors.

The ENTER-NET Fisherman
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Got mechanic to check shift. Seems ok. Ya know-all is good when you get to Dr.

DRMajor
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Every mercury control box style has a resistance screw/knob somewhere…unless it’s fly by wire.

Tighten up DR Holmes.

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