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Dave M

01-18-2014 01:56 PM

Throttle / shifter install question

I've always assumed that throttles like what is pictured in the link can be installed with the levers canted forward or aft. It would be a personal preference. Is that true?

The two boats I've owned with these shifters have been canted aft. I heard somebody say that it is not the right way to rig these throttles and is a safety issue. Of course they couldn't say why.

http://www.mercuryracing.com/accesso...rtcontrols.php

buck183

01-18-2014 02:18 PM

My boats have all been canted forward. I can't see where it would affect operation either way. Seems like I see more canted forward than I do back.

Dave M

01-18-2014 02:37 PM

Thanks. I figure the angle of the surface that they are mounted would have a lot to do with how they are mounted..

buck183

01-18-2014 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave M (Post 4059247)

Thanks. I figure the angle of the surface that they are mounted would have a lot to do with how they are mounted..

Agreed.

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