80 Super sea horse RPM to high, 2000 at idle

[macslarson]

I have recently replaced my timing belt and repaired the stator electrical harness. In following the Johnson manual I reassembled the items matching timing marks; fly wheel to water jacket and pulley to dist housing , and Synchronizing the tower to Dist, Throttle cam, and low idle adjustment etc. I cannot get the RPM below 2000. I have not engaged the throttle lever for fear of ripping its guts out. The motor starts beautifully just on fuel mixture alone in start position. HELP and advise appreciated.

 

[Boobie]

Got a model # ??

 

[macslarson]

Got a model # ??

Thanks or the reply. it is a 1966, the V4AL -18C

 

[flyingscott]

Is the throttle cable adjusted correctly.

 

[macslarson]

Is the throttle cable adjusted correctly.

I had not adjusted the cable and it was running great prior many times. I had installed an RPM gage to monitor max RPMs, worked fine. I will say the cable could be an option. It will take me a couple of days to a week to get to it. I will get back to you. Thank you for the input.