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72 18hp evinrude tiller wonbt hold speed when throttle handle released

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vaporeyezer

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"I have a 1972 18hp evinrude t

"I have a 1972 18hp evinrude tiller and it runs fine, but when trolling above idle speed I can't release the throttle on tiller or it will drop back to idle. I have looked over the engine and can't see a tension screw or nut anywhere that would allow me to tighten the throttle so it will hold the speed I set it at. Any help would be greatly appreciated as muskie season is here and I need to be able to hold a 4-4.5 mph troll even if I have to let the throttle go for a minute.I am almost ready to drill and tap a screw into the arm and snug it up against the throttle linkage to give me the resistance needed to hold speed."
 
There should be a spring and a

There should be a spring and a tapered friction unit inside the throttle grip.
 
"Thx for the fast reply,I took

"Thx for the fast reply,I took off grip and there is a larger spring which seats against a brass washer(in the tiller arm) and end of grip, but no tapered friction unit, any idea of a part # for friction unit"
 
It might be stuck up there ---

It might be stuck up there ----visit ----shop.evinrude.com------- for the part #
 
Thx again ikia for such prompt

Thx again ikia for such prompt replies and good parts sight.

Just searched and found parts I need # 101 in exhaust housing???

Thx again.
 
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